irresoluteness, irresolution
(noun) the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose
indecision, indecisiveness, irresolution
(noun) doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action; “his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
irresolution (countable and uncountable, plural irresolutions)
Lack of resolution; lack of decision or purpose; vacillation.
Source: Wiktionary
Ir*res`o*lu"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. irrésolution.]
Definition: Want of resolution; want of decision in purpose; a fluctuation of mind, as in doubt, or between hope and fear; irresoluteness; indecision; vacillation. Irresolution on the schemes of life which offer themselves to our choice, and inconstancy in pursuing them, are the greatest causes of all unhappiness. Addison.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
17 May 2025
(noun) sessile marine coelenterates including solitary and colonial polyps; the medusoid phase is entirely suppressed
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
