irresolution

nounCommon GRE wordMore I words

the state of being uncertain or unable to decide

In a sentence

Irresolution in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing irresolution in a sentence.

His chronic irresolution meant projects languished for months without direction.

Synonyms

indecisionhesitationvacillationwavering

Antonyms

resolvedecisiveness

Keep going

a person who attacks cherished beliefs or established institutions

attacking or undermining traditional beliefs and institutions

guided by ideals rather than by practical considerations

a peculiar habit or feature distinctive to an individual

excessively or blindly devoted to something or someone

extreme admiration or worship of someone or something, often to an excessive degree

to admire or revere someone to an excessive degree

charmingly peaceful and free of trouble

Common questions

Irresolution (noun) means the state of being uncertain or unable to decide

Here is irresolution used in an example sentence: "His chronic irresolution meant projects languished for months without direction."

Common synonyms for irresolution include indecision, hesitation, vacillation, wavering.

Antonyms of irresolution include resolve, decisiveness.

Irresolution is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.