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irresolution

/ɪɹɛzəˈluːʃən/

Meanings

lack of resolution or definiteness; uncertainty
- "The company's financial situation remains in irresolution."
- "The detective's investigation into the murder was hampered by irresolution."
- "The politician's stance on the issue was characterized by irresolution."
- "The scientist's hypothesis was met with skepticism due to its irresolution."

Rhymes

Words rhyming with irresolution
resolution , devolution , revolution

Homophones

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irresolution (en) : lack of resolution or definiteness; uncertainty
irresolution (en) : the act of irresolving or resolving, as in a debate or controversy.

Variants

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irresolute , irresolutely , irresoluteness , irresolutenesses , irresolution , irresolutions

Forms

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irresolution, irresoluteness, indecisiveness, ambiguity, unresolved conflict

Etymology

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From Old French 'resoluer' meaning 'to solve, to resolve'

Related Concepts

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ambiguity: A state of meaninglessness or confusion resulting from the presence of multiple possible interpretations or meanings of a word, phrase, or situation.
debate: A formal discussion on a particular topic in which opposing arguments are presented and examined critically in order to reach a reasoned and informed decision or resolution.
deliberation: The act of carefully considering and weighing the pros and cons of a particular decision or course of action in order to reach a well-informed and reasoned decision.
decision-making: The process of making a choice or arriving at a decision among multiple options, alternatives, or possibilities, taking into account the available information, resources, constraints, risks, and uncertainties, and considering the potential consequences, outcomes, and impacts of each option, in order to make a well-informed, reasoned, and effective decision that maximizes the desired outcomes and minimizes the risks and negative consequences.
deliberate: Performed or carried out intentionally, carefully, and deliberately, with a clear and specific purpose or goal in mind, and with a thorough understanding of the available information, resources, constraints, risks, and uncertainties, and with a well-considered and effective plan of action in place.
deliberate actions: Actions that are performed intentionally, carefully, and deliberately, with a clear and specific purpose or goal in mind, and with a thorough understanding of the available information, resources, constraints, risks, and uncertainties, and with a well-considered and effective plan of action in place.
deliberate and thoughtful: Performed or carried out with careful consideration, thoughtfulness, and deliberation, with a clear and specific purpose or goal in mind, and with a thorough understanding of the available information, resources, constraints, risks, and uncertainties, and with a well-considered and effective plan of action in place.
deliberate and well-thought-out: Performed or carried out with great care, thoughtfulness, and deliberation, with a clear and specific purpose or goal in mind, and with a thorough understanding of the available information, resources, constraints, risks, and uncertainties, and with a well-considered and effective plan of action in place.
deliberate and well-thought-out decisions: Decisions that are made with great care, thoughtfulness, and deliberation, with a clear and specific purpose or goal in mind, and with a thorough understanding of the available information, resources, constraints, risks, and uncertainties, and with a well-considered and effective plan of action in place.
deliberate and well-thought-out plans: Plans that are made with great care, thoughtfulness, and deliberation, with a clear and specific purpose or goal in mind, and with a thorough understanding of the available information, resources, constraints, risks, and uncertainties, and with a well-considered and effective strategy in place to achieve the desired outcome.
deliberate and well-thought-out strategies: Strategies that are made with great care, thoughtfulness, and deliberation, with a clear and specific purpose or goal in mind, and with a thorough understanding of the available information, resources, constraints, risks, and uncertainties, and with a well-considered and effective plan of action in place to achieve the desired outcome.

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Irresolution has been used in literature and art to represent a sense of indecisiveness, ambiguity, or unresolved conflict. Some famous examples include the novel 'To the Lighthouse' by Virginia Woolf, which explores the theme of irresolution in the context of a family's relationships and aspirations. Another example is the painting 'The Scream' by Edvard Munch, which depicts a figure with an expression of anguish and despair, possibly reflecting a sense of irresolution or unresolved inner conflict.

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