irresoluteness

noun

Definition of irresolutenessnext
as in indecision

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresoluteness
  1. indecision
  2. hesitation
  3. inhibition
  4. anxiety
  5. embarrassment
  6. fear
  7. panic
  8. concern
Noun
  • By the time Odysseus washes ashore, battered and weakened, even her son, Telemachus (Charlie Plummer), has grown tired of her indecision, hoping to move on from the limbo of waiting.
    Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Every minute spent stuck in indecision is a minute wasted.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of indecision
Noun
  • Focus on retention, education, activation, new tech and rewarding your people to start the next year with momentum, not hesitation.
    Yogesh Shah, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Despite potential hesitation from fellow Republicans, Trump persists that the former Fox News host is ethically equipped to handle the role.
    Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of hesitation
Noun
  • There was this lack of inhibition when I was introduced to the world of acting for the first time.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Mid-month gets interesting with the full moon in Aries, peaking on Oct. 17 while touching down on your 12th house of secrets, inhibitions and healing.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of inhibition
Noun
  • Feelings of bloating, cramping, constipation or nausea often occur because of something someone has eaten, drank or as a result of anxiety or significant amounts of stress.
    Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder, so there is some overlap between sleep anxiety and sleep phobia (somniphobia).
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of anxiety
Noun
  • But off-field embarrassments like the plane stunt could push Mara to make drastic changes.
    Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Perhaps some shame or embarrassment comes with the changing perceptions of both clubs on a personal level, but Steinbrenner isn’t his dad, who used to think spring training games against the Mets were must-win affairs and would surely be seething right now.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of embarrassment
Noun
  • Advertising from telehealth companies, along with data showing that a sizable portion of men who get testosterone don’t even get their levels checked beforehand, lends credence to their fears.
    Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
  • By trusting in her own vision, Salley’s initial fears about a lack of holistic visual language never came to pass.
    Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of fear
Noun
  • The same thing happened a year earlier, when the initial outset of the pandemic triggered a panic among investors.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Key Background After the July jobs report briefly sent a panic through Wall Street as unemployment unexpectedly spiked to 4.3%, triggering one recession indicator, concerns about the health of the labor market have abated in recent months.
    Derek Saul, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of panic
Noun
  • Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns, and do not ignore professional advice based on information from MediKarma.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Washington — Congressional leaders have yet to unveil their plan to keep the government funded through the spring, prompting concerns about thwarting a shutdown before a Friday night deadline.
    Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of concern
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irresolute

irresoluteness

irresolution

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