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irresolution

ir·re·so·lution

UK/ɪɹɛzəˈluːʃən/ uncommon

noun

1.

doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action

  • “his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost”
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2.

the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose

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Origin

Probably from Middle French irresolution (modern French irrésolution), from ir- + resolution (“resolution”); compare Italian irresoluzione. By surface analysis, ir- + resolution.

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