# irresolutely

**Pronunciation:** ɪˈrɛzəluːtli · ir-REZ-uh-loot-lee

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

Acting in a way that shows a lack of decisiveness or certainty about what to do.

## Examples

- She stood irresolutely by the door, unsure whether to enter the room or turn back.
- The committee members shifted irresolutely in their seats as the chairperson asked for a final vote.
- He paced irresolutely around the office, unable to decide which job offer to accept.

## Synonyms

- hesitantly — Focuses on the pause before acting due to uncertainty.
- indecisively — Emphasizes the inability to make a firm choice.
- uncertainly — Highlights a lack of confidence or knowledge.
- vacillatingly — Describes moving back and forth between two options.

## Antonyms

- resolutely — Acting with firm determination and purpose.
- decisively — Acting with clear, final authority.

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