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irresolution
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Irresolution
(gcide) | Irresolution \Ir*res`o*lu"tion\, n. [Cf. F. irr['e]solution.]
Lack of resolution; lack of decision in purpose; a
fluctuation of mind, as in doubt, or between hope and fear;
irresoluteness; indecision; vacillation.
[1913 Webster]
Irresolution on the schemes of life which offer
themselves to our choice, and inconstancy in pursuing
them, are the greatest causes of all unhappiness.
--Addison.
[1913 Webster] |
irresolution
(wn) | irresolution
n 1: doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or
courses of action; "his indecision was only momentary but
the opportunity was lost" [syn: indecision,
indecisiveness, irresolution]
2: the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose
[syn: irresoluteness, irresolution] [ant: firmness,
firmness of purpose, resoluteness, resolution,
resolve] |
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