# Irresolute

**Pronunciation:** /ɪˈrɛzəluːt/ · ih-REZ-uh-loot

**CEFR level:** C1

**Part of speech:** adjective

## Meaning

Feeling or showing hesitancy; uncertain or indecisive.

## Examples

- The committee remained irresolute on the final proposal, delaying the vote once again.
- His irresolute manner made it difficult for others to trust his leadership.
- She stood at the crossroads, irresolute about which path to take next.

## Synonyms

- undecided — General term for not having made a choice.
- hesitant — Suggests a pause before acting or speaking due to uncertainty.
- wavering — Implies a back-and-forth change of mind or opinion.
- vacillating — More formal; emphasizes a constant, often annoying, inability to make a firm decision.

## Antonyms

- resolute — Firmly determined; unwavering.
- decisive — Able to make decisions quickly and effectively.
- determined — Having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.

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