irresolution

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
  2. noun the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

indecision, indecisiveness

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