IRRESOLUTION Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

irresolution

noun

Definition of irresolution

as in hesitation

a state or an instance of temporary inaction because of uncertainty about the right course of action after a moment of anguished irresolution, I raised my rifle and fired at the charging animal

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Recent Examples of irresolution Language, like irresolution, is a thing that belongs to the living world. — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026 The result is that her whole novel is colored by a sense of irresolution. — Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026 Marcon never allows Ludwig or Fritz the release of closure; the films don’t so much restart as stay in a state of irresolution, endlessly pressing pause. — Matthew McLean, Artforum, 22 Sep. 2026 Such an image of irresolution encourages anti-American governments and terrorist groups. — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Reilly, who composed the song wholesale, seems content to swap his Satie-esque irresolution for something straightforwardly plaintive, like a lullaby. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026 In those heady decades of postmodern language-play and seductive irresolution, claims for literature as a force for truth and justice would likely be dismissed, with a smirk, as humanist pieties. — Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresolution

Noun

Caplin News / Florida International University Part of his hesitation came from questioning whether his vote could influence an election, particularly in presidential races decided through the Electoral College.

— Sabrina Lozano, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
In the fourth quarter against Knicks, Wilson ran up the court in transition, collected a pass at the top of the key and fired off another 3 with the same signature lack of hesitation.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of hesitation

Noun

Vaccine hesitancy that rose across populations during the pandemic still lingers.

— Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Everyone Rhys loved could’ve died because of his hesitancy to trust Nesta, but now, Rhys sees the benefit in keeping Nesta as powerful as possible.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of hesitancy

Noun

Stewart’s comments come after Lorre detailed his hesitance to cast Faris in the series’ lead role.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2026
However, Pritzker’s hesitance to deploy a comprehensive solution to data centers could be his Achilles’ heel in the primaries.

— Patrick McNamara, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026