Irresolutions — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /i-ˈre-zə-ˌlüt/ ir·res·o·lute

Meaning & Definition of Irresolutions

Irresolutions (adjective)

  1. uncertain how to act or proceed, vacillating

Irresolutions (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not certain about what to do; not resolute

    "He has been criticized as an irresolute leader."

    similar: halting, hesitant, indecisive, infirm, vacillating, wavering, characterless, effete, frail, invertebrate, limp-wristed, milk-and-water, namby-pamby, nerveless, soft, spineless, weak, weakened, weak-kneed, weakling, wet (British), wimpish, wimpy, wishy-washy, ambivalent, conflicted, equivocal, doubtful, faltering, questioning, uncertain, undecided, unsure, wobbly, flabby, flaccid, forceless, ineffective, ineffectual
    opposite: decisive, determined, mettlesome, resolute, unrelenting, certain, convinced, positive, sure

Irresolutions (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a state or an instance of temporary inaction because of uncertainty about the right course of action

    "after a moment of anguished irresolution, I raised my rifle and fired at the charging animal"

    similar: faltering, fence-sitting, hesitance, hesitancy, hesitation, indecision, pause, shilly-shally, shilly-shallying, vacillation, wavering, wobbling
    related: delay, hawing, procrastination, waiting, arrière-pensée, misgiving, second thought, consideration, debate, deliberation, doubt, incertitude, indecisiveness, indetermination, uncertainness, uncertainty, avoidance, equivocation, aversion, disinclination, indisposition, reluctance, unwillingness, faintheartedness, shyness, timidity, timidness
    near: certainty, certitude, confidence, decisiveness, determination, firmness, resoluteness, resolution, sureness, alacrity, eagerness, readiness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Irresolutions

The most common words with a similar meaning to Irresolutions:

British: wet
halting, hesitant, indecisive, infirm, vacillating, wavering, characterless, effete, frail, invertebrate, limp-wristed, milk-and-water, namby-pamby, nerveless, soft, spineless, weak, weakened, weak-kneed, weakling, wimpish, wimpy, wishy-washy, ambivalent, conflicted, equivocal, doubtful, faltering, questioning, uncertain, undecided, unsure, wobbly, flabby, flaccid, forceless, ineffective, ineffectual, fence-sitting, hesitance

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Irresolutions

Words with the opposite meaning of Irresolutions:

decisive, determined, mettlesome, resolute, unrelenting, certain, convinced, positive, sure

Related Words for Irresolutions

delay, hawing, procrastination, waiting, arrière-pensée, misgiving, second thought, consideration, debate, deliberation, doubt, incertitude, indecisiveness, indetermination, uncertainness, uncertainty, avoidance, equivocation, aversion, disinclination, indisposition, reluctance, unwillingness, faintheartedness, shyness, timidity, timidness

Near Antonyms of Irresolutions

certainty, certitude, confidence, decisiveness, determination, firmness, resoluteness, resolution, sureness, alacrity, eagerness, readiness

Word Forms of Irresolutions

Derived words: irresolutely (adverb), irresoluteness (noun), irresolution (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Irresolutions

First known use: 1579

Frequently Asked Questions about Irresolutions

What does "Irresolutions" mean?

"Irresolutions" means uncertain how to act or proceed, vacillating. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: uncertain how to act or proceed, vacillating. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Irresolutions"?

Other words for "Irresolutions" include halting, hesitant, indecisive, infirm, vacillating, wavering, characterless and effete. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Irresolutions" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Irresolutions"?

There are 76 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Irresolutions". Common alternatives include halting, hesitant, indecisive, infirm, vacillating, wavering, characterless, effete, frail and invertebrate.

What is the opposite of "Irresolutions"?

Antonyms of "Irresolutions" include decisive, determined, mettlesome, resolute, unrelenting, certain, convinced and positive. Near antonyms include certainty, certitude, confidence and decisiveness.

How do you use "Irresolutions" in a sentence?

Examples of "Irresolutions" in a sentence: "He has been criticized as an irresolute leader."; "after a moment of anguished irresolution, I raised my rifle and fired at the charging animal".

Is "Irresolutions" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Irresolutions" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Irresolutions"?

"Irresolutions" is pronounced /i-ˈre-zə-ˌlüt/ and divided into syllables as ir·res·o·lute.

What is the origin of the word "Irresolutions"?

First known use: 1579.