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Irresolution

/ɪɹɛzəˈluːʃən/

Lack of resolution; lack of decision or purpose; vacillation.

📖 Definitions of "Irresolution"

noun

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
indecisionnoun	The inability to decide on a course of action, especially if two or more possibilities exist.
indecisivenessnoun	The condition of being indecisive.
irresolutenessnoun	The state of being irresolute.

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
resolveverb	(intransitive) To make a firm decision to do something. To become determined to reach a certain goal or take a certain action.
resolutionnoun	A firm decision or an official decision.
resolutenessnoun	The state or characteristic of being resolute; determination or resolution.
firmnessnoun	The state of being firm

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
indecisivenessnoun	The condition of being indecisive.
indecisionnoun	The inability to decide on a course of action, especially if two or more possibilities exist.
nonresolutionnoun	Absence of resolution; failure to resolve something.
shilly-shallyverb	(informal) Indecisive; wavering.
indeterminationnoun	Lack of determination; an unsettled or wavering state, as of the mind.
nondecisionnoun	Lack of a decision.
irreflectionnoun	(dated) Lack of reflection or consideration.
nondeterminationnoun	Absence of determination.
velleitynoun	A slight wish not followed by any effort to obtain.
noncommitmentnoun	Lack of commitment.
indirectionnoun	An indirect action or process.
volitionlessnessnoun	Absence of volition.
unintensitynoun	Lack of intensity.
nondiscernmentnoun	Absence of discernment.
vacuitynoun	Emptiness.
abulianoun	(psychiatry) Absence of willpower or decisiveness, especially as a symptom of mental illness.
confusionnoun	The state of being confused; misunderstanding.
remainderlessnessnoun	Lack of a remainder.
undevotionnoun	Absence or lack of devotion.
unreluctancenoun	Lack of reluctance.