irresolution

See also: irrésolution

English

Etymology

From French irrésolution, from ir- + résolution (“resolution”).

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ɪɹɛzəˈluːʃən/

Noun

irresolution (countable and uncountable, plural irresolutions)

Lack of resolution; lack of decision or purpose; vacillation.
- 1796, Matthew Lewis, The Monk, Folio Society 1985, p. 238:
  Again he paced the chamber; but an involuntary movement of awe and inquietude constantly led his eye towards the alcove. He drew near it with irresolution.

References

irresolution in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
irresolution in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.

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