irresolution — the quality of being uncertain or hesitant; inability to decide or act decisively
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being uncertain or hesitant; inability to decide or act decisively
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪrɪˈzoʊluːʃn/
Korean meaning: 우유부단함, 결단력 부족
Korean pronunciation: 이리**졸**루션
Example Sentences
- The CEO's irresolution about the merger left investors nervously checking their phones every five minutes.
- Her irresolution when ordering at restaurants often resulted in the waiter returning three times.
- The committee's irresolution on the budget proposal delayed the project for months.
irresolution
NOUN//ˌɪrɪˈzoʊluːʃn//
the quality of being uncertain or hesitant; inability to decide or act decisively

a young person stands frozen at the counter, pointing hesitantly between different food options while biting their lip nervously. Their finger wavers back and forth between a pizza slice and a sandwich, unable to settle on either choice. The restaurant worker behind the counter taps their fingers impatiently, checking the clock on the wall. A long line of hungry customers forms behind the indecisive person, with some crossing their arms and others looking at their watches in frustration. Other customers who arrived later have already ordered and received their food at nearby counters. the quality of being uncertain and unable to decide or act decisively
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Origin
From Latin 'irresolutus' meaning 'not loosened' or 'not decided'. The word entered English in the 17th century to describe a state of being unable to make firm decisions.
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“The CEO's irresolution about the merger left investors nervously checking their phones every five minutes.”
“Her irresolution when ordering at restaurants often resulted in the waiter returning three times.”
“The committee's irresolution on the budget proposal delayed the project for months.”
“His irresolution about choosing a career path frustrated his parents to no end.”
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