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irresolution
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ir·res·o·lu·tion
/
ɪˌrɛz
əˈlu
ʃən
/
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[
ih-rez-
uh
-
loo
-sh
uh
n
]
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noun
lack of resolution; lack of
decision
or purpose; vacillation.
Origin:
1585–95;
irresolute
+
-ion
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irresolute
(ɪˈrɛzəˌluːt)
—
adj
lacking resolution; wavering; hesitating
ir'resolutely
—
adv
ir'resoluteness
—
n
irreso'lution
—
n
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