Irresolute

Pronunciation: /ɪˈrɛzəˌlut/

Definitions of irresolute

adjective showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain

Example Sentences

A1 She was irresolute about which movie to watch.

A2 The student was irresolute when choosing a college major.

B1 His irresolute behavior made it difficult for the team to make decisions.

B2 The CEO's irresolute leadership style caused confusion among the employees.

C1 The politician's irresolute stance on important issues alienated many voters.

C2 The artist's irresolute approach to his work left critics divided on its merit.

Examples of irresolute in a Sentence

formal Her irresolve attitude towards the project caused delays in the timeline.

informal He seems so irresolute about making a decision.

slang She's always so wishy-washy and irresolute.

figurative The clouds in the sky appeared irresolute, unsure whether to bring rain or sunshine.

Grammatical Forms of irresolute

• past tense: was irresolute
• plural: irresolutes
• comparative: more irresolute
• superlative: most irresolute
• present tense: irresolute
• future tense: will be irresolute
• perfect tense: have been irresolute
• continuous tense: is being irresolute
• singular: irresolute
• positive degree: irresolute
• infinitive: to be irresolute
• gerund: being irresolute
• participle: irresoluting

Origin and Evolution of irresolute

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'irresolute' originated from the Latin word 'irresolutus', which is derived from the prefix 'ir-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'resolutus' meaning 'resolved'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'irresolute' has retained its original meaning of lacking determination or decisiveness, but it has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe someone who is hesitant or indecisive in various situations.