irresolute
adjective
Simple meaning
Uncertain how to act or proceed.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ihrehzuhlootIPA pronunciation (US)
ɪɹɛzəlut
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Uncertain how to act or proceed
“The committee was timid and mediocre and irresolute.”
Indecisive or lacking in resolution.
Undecided or unsure how to act.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Typical Use
- Rare
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Uncertain how to act or proceed
Used this way, irresolute is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“The committee was timid and mediocre and irresolute.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.
Tending to hesitate, wait, or proceed with caution or reservation.
Fluctuating, uncertain, undetermined, unsteady.
Inconclusive or uncertain.
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