Thesaurus: irresolution

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1. n. Want of resolution; want of decision in purpose; a fluctuation of mind, as in doubt, or between hope and fear; irresoluteness; indecision; vacillation.
2. n. doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
3. n. the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose
4. Want of resolution; want of decision in purpose; a fluctuation of mind, as in doubt, or between hope and fear; irresoluteness; indecision; vacillation. Irresolution on the schemes of life which offer themselves to our choice, and inconstancy in pursuing them, are the greatest causes of all unhappiness. Addison.
5. Want of resolution; want of decision in purpose; a fluctuationof mind, as in doubt, or between hope and fear; irresoluteness;indecision; vacillation.Irresolution on the schemes of life which offer themselves to ourchoice, and inconstancy in pursuing them, are the greatest causes ofall unhappiness. Addison.
6. n:100 n doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action n the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose