irresolute


ir·res·o·lute

adj \i-ˈre-zə-ˌlüt, ˌi(r)-, -lət\

Definition of IRRESOLUTE

: uncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating <irresolute legislators>
ir·res·o·lute·ly \-ˌlüt-lē, -lət-; -ˌre-zə-ˈlüt-\ adverb
ir·res·o·lute·ness \-ˌlüt-nəs, -lət-, -ˈlüt-\ noun
ir·res·o·lu·tion \-ˌre-zə-ˈlü-shən\ noun

First Known Use of IRRESOLUTE

1579

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