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irresolute

UK/ɪ'rezəluːt/US/i'rezәlu:t/
TOEFLC2

Definitions

adj.

Hesitant and unable to decide; lacking firmness

优柔寡断的,犹豫不决的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ir-not, opposite of
+
resolutagain, back
+
-eloosen, release, dissolve
=irresolute

ir- (not) + resolute (firmly determined) = not determined; wavering. The opposite of resolute.

Root solv still carries 42 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She stood irresolute at the door, unsure whether to leave.

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