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irresolute, a.|ɪˈrɛzəl(j)uːt|
[ad. L. irresolūt-us, f. ir- (ir-2) + resolūtus resolute.]
†1. Not resolved or explained; left ambiguous or obscure. Obs.
1573Murray Let. in Wodrow Soc. Misc. 289 Thingis ambiguouss and irresolute. 1603Florio Montaigne i. lvi. (1632) 172, I propose certaine formelesse and irresolute fantasies.
2. Unresolved or undecided as to a course of action. Also fig.
1579Fenton Guicciard. i. (1599) 15 Some times inclining to his ambition and glory, and sometimes restrained with feares and dangers, he would often be irresolute. 1608D. T. Ess. Pol. & Mor. 20 After many long suspensions, and irresolute determinations,..affection..commanded him to [etc.]. 1700Dryden Cinyras & Myrrha 105 Irresolute to grant or to refuse. 1747Franklin Ess. Wks. 1840 III. 8 The rest appear irresolute what part to take. 1828D'Israeli Chas. I, II. ii. 60 At this moment Buckingham was irresolute, and scarcely knew what to decide on. 1867Bailey Univ. Hymn 8 The nebulous star, Of pale, irresolute sheen.
3. Wanting in resolution or decision of character; infirm of purpose; vacillating; characterized by irresolution.
1600E. Blount tr. Conestaggio 181 They cursed the Governors..concluding that rashnes had raigned with S.., irresolute arrogancie with H... 1698Fryer Acc. E. India & P. 417 This shews..an irresolute Temper in the Ranna. 1853J. H. Newman Hist. Sk. (1873) II. ii. ii. 251 Cicero..was irresolute, timid, and inconsistent. |