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
  • From market position to operational efficiency and reputational risk, indecision can compromise a company’s ability to act, adapt and grow.
    Swapna Sathyan, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • That assessment does not take into account continuing indecision and disagreement among key Palestinians on how to move forward.
    Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of indecision
Noun
  • While the women are coming in oozing with persona and charisma, there is still a sense of hesitation in trying to mark their territory.
    Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
  • In new partnerships, there’s often a sense of hesitation as both sides gauge each other’s commitment.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of hesitation
Noun
  • It is defined by his combative personality, his lack of inhibitions, his willingness to ignore democratic norms to go places others won’t and blow past previous political boundaries in ways many find alarming − such as threatening to use the military against Americans who oppose him.
    David Jackson, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Allen Institute From their findings, the researchers hypothesize that the loss of these cells may trigger a domino effect that upsets the delicate balance between inhibition and excitation, promoting widespread system failures that result in neuronal loss and cognitive decline.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of inhibition
Noun
  • Psychiatric problems — marked anxiety or panic attacks progressing to temporary psychosis and even schizophrenia-like psychotic illness — are presenting more frequently in emergency rooms.
    Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Climate Denial as a Defense Mechanism Much like a terror management lab experiment – or the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic– natural disasters like hurricanes Helene and Milton trigger death anxiety.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of anxiety
Noun
  • Boeing acquired Spirit for $8.3 billion earlier this year in large part because of a major manufacturing embarrassment.
    Melvin Backman, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Columnists expressed their embarrassment and anger.
    David Remnick, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of embarrassment
Noun
  • Meanwhile, fears are growing that pressure to address the spiraling humanitarian crisis in Gaza will fade as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.
    Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • The shame and fear from that policy linger on, even generations later.
    Josh Becker, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of fear
Noun
  • The first bird of the day never fails to throw me into a panic.
    Jack O’Connor, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
  • But celebration turned to panic in Chiefs Kingdom as Mahomes went down awkwardly on the play with an apparent non-contact injury.
    Kevin Dotson, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of panic
Noun
  • The company has extended its liquidation date to December 15, 2024, and management has raised concerns about the company's ability to continue as a going concern due to insufficient working capital and mandatory liquidation.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • However, District 9 Councilmember Pam Foley, who represents the area where the hospital is located, declined to support the deferral request and echoed the concerns over how delays could negatively impact the community.
    Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of concern
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Thesaurus Entries Near irresoluteness

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irresoluteness

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“Irresoluteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresoluteness. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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