irresolute

CEFRC2

/ɪˈrɛz.əˌl(j)uːt/

adjective

Türkçe translations

Translating…

In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Unable to make decisions or act with confidence.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Indecisive or lacking in resolution.

Examples

  • Her irresolute answer made the committee doubt her readiness.

  • I was vexed at his irresolute attitude.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain how to act or proceed.

  2. Undecided or unsure how to act.

More examples

In context

  • As the seeress stood irresolute the tall young secretary half rose and whispered something in her ear.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The manager was blank about the decision, unable to choose between the two plans.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

Nearby

Origin

adjective

First attested in 1580. Borrowed from French irrésolu or composed from ir- + resolute.