irresoluteadj.
/ɪˈrɛzəl(j)uːt/ΘΚΠ
the mind > mental capacity > intelligibility > unintelligibility > inexplicableness > [adjective]
unplitable?c1425
unexplicable1532
inexplicable1546
subtle1547
irresolute1574
subtile1582
undissoluble1587
incomprehensible1604
unexpoundable1611
unfoldable1611
inexplainable1623
unsalvable1624
uninterpretable1625
indissolvable1637
unaccountable1643
inaccountable1647
unexplainablea1711
undecipherable1757
irresolvable1785
indecipherable1853
unconstruable1856
inconstruable1874
unravellable1881
the mind > attention and judgement > testing > resolving of problem, solution > [adjective] > unsolved
unsoiled1533
irresolute1574
unsolved1665
unriddled1666
1574 Earl of Morton Let. 23 Jan. in D. Laing Wodrow Soc. Misc. (1844) 289 Thingis ambiguouss and irresolute.
1603 J. Florio tr. M. de Montaigne Ess. i. lvi. 172 I propose certaine formelesse and irresolute fantasies.
2. Unresolved or undecided as to a course of action. Also figurative.
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the mind > will > decision > irresolution or vacillation > [adjective]
twiredec888
orrathc1175
twofoldc1175
twifoldc1200
waveringc1315
uncertain1382
suspensec1440
mammeringa1450
flowing?1504
floghtering1521
vacillant1521
in a mammering1532
double-minded1552
unstaid1561
unresolute1570
unresolved?1571
staggeringa1577
frittle1579
irresolute1579
cheverel1583
off and on1583
halting1585
unsettleda1593
unresolving1599
demurring1607
waving1611
suspensive1614
hoveringa1616
startling1619
irresolved1621
hesitating1622
indetermined1628
variousa1643
branling1645
hesitant1647
non-sincere1656
hesitatious1657
humdrum1660
shuttlecock1660
yea-and-nay1672
swaying1688
interpendent1708
undetermined1718
Squadronec1720
hesitatorya1734
volanta1734
shilly-shally1734
dilly-dally1749
niffy-naffy1765
wiggle-waggle1778
undecided1779
undecisive1780
indecisive1787
conflicted1789
hesitative1795
undeciding1802
vacillating1814
yea-nay1827
demurrant1836
willy-nilly1839
shilly-shallying1842
oscillative1852
Hamletish1854
vacillatory1854
dilly-dallying1879
thistledown1897
weak-principled1913
not-quite1920
off-again on-again1923
dithery1931
havering1975
1579 G. Fenton tr. F. Guicciardini Hist. Guicciardin i. 19 Some times inclining to his ambicion and glory, and some times restrained with feares and daungers, he would often be irresolute.
1608 D. Tuvill Ess. Politicke, & Morall f. 20 After many long suspensions, and irresolute determinations,..affection..commanded him to [etc.].
1700 J. Dryden tr. Ovid Cinyras & Myrrha in Fables 177 Irresolute to grant, or to refuse.
1747 B. Franklin Plain Truth (new ed.) 8 The rest appear irresolute which Part to take.
1828 I. D'Israeli Comm. Life Charles I II. ii. 60 At this moment Buckingham was irresolute, and scarcely knew what to decide on.
1867 P. J. Bailey Universal Hymn 8 The nebulous star, Of pale, irresolute sheen.
3. Wanting in resolution or decision of character; infirm of purpose; vacillating; characterized by irresolution.
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the mind > will > decision > irresolution or vacillation > inconstancy > [adjective] > weak in character or will
nesheOE
feeblec1200
softc1275
weaka1425
infirm1526
lithya1533
unheaded1577
spiritless1595
pappy1597
irresolute1600
marrowless1607
seducible1613
wax-nosedc1615
unsinewy?1623
reedy1628
swayable1642
short-spirited1647
weak-headed1654
lath-backed1676
will-less?1680
tiffany-trader1702
weak-minded1716
lax1751
lax-fibred1762
nerveless1783
wishy-washy1801
marcid1822
molluscous1836
boneless1848
weedy1849
putty-headed1857
flabby1862
weak-kneed1863
fibreless1864
invertebrate1867
chinless1881
backboneless1882
featherweight1885
spineless1885
weak-willed1885
totter-kneed1887
akratic1896
effete1905
weakling1906
gutless1915
willowish1919
Milquetoast1932
nannified1960
ball-less1967
1600 E. Blount tr. G. F. di Conestaggio Hist. Uniting Portugall to Castill 181 They cursed the Governors..concluding that rashnes had raigned with S.., irresolute arrogancie with H...
1698 J. Fryer New Acct. E.-India & Persia 417 This shews..an irresolute Temper in the Ranna.
1853 J. H. Newman Hist. Sketches (1873) II. ii. ii. 251 Cicero..was irresolute, timid, and inconsistent.
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