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irresolution

/ɪɹɛzəˈluːʃən/ UK

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Probably from Middle French irresolution (modern French irrésolution), from ir- + resolution (“resolution”); compare Italian irresoluzione. By surface analysis, ir- + resolution.

noun irresolutions

countable, uncountable Lack of resolution; lack of decision or purpose; vacillation. 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.

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noun lack of resolution or decision — see also indecision

Español	irresolución
Français	irrésolution
Italiano	irresoluzione

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@misc{irresolution_2026,
  title = {irresolution},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/irresolution},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}