irresolution
See also: irrésolution
English edit
Etymology edit
From French irrésolution, from ir- + résolution (“resolution”).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
irresolution (countable and uncountable, plural irresolutions)
- Lack of resolution; lack of decision or purpose; vacillation.
- 1796, Matthew Lewis, The Monk, Folio Society, published 1985, page 238:
- Again he paced the chamber; but an involuntary movement of awe and inquietude constantly led his eye towards the alcove. He drew near it with irresolution.
Translations edit
lack of resolution or decision — see also indecision
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References edit
- “irresolution”, in The Century Dictionary […], New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911, →OCLC.
- “irresolution”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.