irresolution

UK/'i,rezə'lju:ʃən/US/'i.rezә'lu:ʃәn/

Definitions

Inability to make decisions; indecisiveness

优柔寡断，犹豫不决

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

ir-not, opposite of

resolutagain, back

-ionloosen, release, dissolve

=irresolution

ir- (not) + resolution (firm decision) = the lack of firm decision. If resolution is the mind settled, irresolution is the mind that never loosens its doubts.

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Example Sentences

1.
His irresolution cost the team several good chances.

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