Irresolution

Pronunciation: /ɪˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/

Definitions of irresolution

noun the quality or state of being irresolute; indecision

Example Sentences

A1 Her irresolution about what to wear to the party caused her to be late.

A2 His irresolution in making decisions often led to missed opportunities.

B1 The team's irresolution on how to proceed with the project resulted in delays.

B2 The CEO's irresolution in addressing the company's financial issues led to decreased investor confidence.

C1 The diplomat's irresolution in handling the crisis only exacerbated the situation.

C2 The author's irresolution in choosing an ending for the novel left readers feeling unsatisfied.

Examples of irresolution in a Sentence

formal The board's irresolution on the matter led to further delays in the project.

informal Her irresolution about which movie to watch caused us to miss the showtime.

slang Stop with the irresolution and just make a decision already!

figurative His irresolution in matters of the heart left him feeling lost and confused.

Grammatical Forms of irresolution

• past tense: irresolutions
• plural: irresolutions
• comparative: more irresolute
• superlative: most irresolute
• present tense: irresolves
• future tense: will irresolute
• perfect tense: have irresoluted
• continuous tense: is irresoluting
• singular: irresolution
• positive degree: irresolute
• infinitive: to irresolute
• gerund: irresoluting
• participle: irresoluting

Origin and Evolution of irresolution

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'irresolution' originated from the Latin word 'irresolutionem', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'resolutionem' meaning 'a resolving'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'irresolution' has retained its original meaning of lacking determination or decisiveness, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe a state of uncertainty or indecision.