ir·res·o·lute

[ih-rez-uh-loot]
adjective
not resolute; doubtful; infirm of purpose; vacillating.

Origin:
1565–75; ir-2 + resolute

ir·res·o·lute·ly, adverb
ir·res·o·lute·ness, noun
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irresolute (ɪˈrɛzəˌluːt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
lacking resolution; wavering; hesitating
 
ir'resolutely
 
adv
 
ir'resoluteness
 
n
 
irreso'lution
 
n

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Irresolute is always a great word to know.
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
Example sentences
Then he appeared irresolute, and even moved a pace toward her, evidently seeing and recognizing her now.
He is no irresolute or suspicious lover-he is sure-he scorns intervals.
The government has been hampered in part by its own at times irresolute decision making.
She appeared to be evasive, non-responsive, inconsistent and irresolute.
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