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IRRESOLUTION
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose
Synonyms:
irresoluteness; irresolution
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("irresolution" is a kind of...):
trait (a distinguishing feature of your personal nature)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "irresolution"):
unpredictability; volatility (the trait of being unpredictably irresolute)
indecision; indecisiveness (the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
Example:
his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost
Synonyms:
indecision; indecisiveness; irresolution
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("irresolution" is a kind of...):
doubt; doubtfulness; dubiety; dubiousness; incertitude; uncertainty (the state of being unsure of something)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "irresolution"):
hesitation; vacillation; wavering (indecision in speech or action)
