irresolution
See also: irrésolution
English
Etymology
From French irrésolution, from ir- + résolution (“resolution”).
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ɪɹɛzəˈluːʃən/
Noun
irresolution (countable and uncountable, plural irresolutions)
- Lack of resolution; lack of decision or purpose; vacillation.
- 1796, Matthew Lewis, The Monk, Folio Society 1985, p. 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.
- 1796, Matthew Lewis, The Monk, Folio Society 1985, p. 238:
References
- irresolution in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
- irresolution in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
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