irresolution

noun

ir·​resolution (¦)i 

ə, 

¦ir, 

¦iə+

1

obsolete : the quality or state of not having formed a decided opinion : doubt, uncertainty

2

: lack of resolution : a fluctuation of mind (as in doubt or between hope and fear) : indecision, vacillation

Word History

Etymology

probably from Middle French, from in- in- entry 1 + resolution

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Rhymes for irresolution

• antipollution
• circumlocution
• coevolution
• deconvolution
• electrocution
• maldistribution
• reconstitution
• redistribution
• ablution
• aleutian
• confucian
• dilution