irresolute.

Uncertain what to choose or unable to maintain a decision.

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Words that belong together

• irresolute pause
• irresolute leader

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An irresolute pause allowed the moment to pass.

The irresolute leader approved the plan, then withdrew it before supper.

Usage notes

Primary category: psychological / character. Forms: Comparative more irresolute; superlative most irresolute where gradation is meaningful. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings.