irresolute — showing or feeling uncertainty about what to do; not able to decide
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing or feeling uncertainty about what to do; not able to decide
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈrezəluːt/
Korean meaning: 우유부단한, 결단력이 없는
Korean pronunciation: 이**레**절루트
Example Sentences
- The irresolute customer spent three hours choosing between chocolate and vanilla ice cream.
- Her irresolute nature made her unsuitable for the CEO position.
- The irresolute general kept changing battle plans every five minutes.
irresolute
ADJECTIVE//ɪˈrezəluːt//
showing or feeling uncertainty about what to do; not able to decide
An irresolute pedestrian freezes at the crosswalk, unable to choose direction
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Even with absolute proof, the irresolute judge can't stay resolute!
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Origin
From Latin 'resolutus' meaning 'loosened' or 'dissolved', which came to mean 'determined' or 'firm'. The prefix 'ir-' was added to create the opposite meaning of 'not firm' or 'wavering'.
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“The irresolute customer spent three hours choosing between chocolate and vanilla ice cream.”
“Her irresolute nature made her unsuitable for the CEO position.”
“The irresolute general kept changing battle plans every five minutes.”
“Being irresolute in emergency situations can be dangerous.”
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