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
  • Barron is a good skater with a decent shot and strong offensive instincts, but his game in his own end has suffered from moments of indecision and a lack of assertiveness in killing plays, leading to extended shifts in the defensive zone.
    Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The Christmas lights are on, party season is in full swing and the debilitating indecision that haunts shopping for family members is building.
    Paul Caputo, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of indecision
Noun
  • This rare moment of hesitation from a man who is usually so sure-footed in the recording studio underscores the paradox of Edgar Barrera: a towering figure in Latin music who is most often behind the scenes.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Even after the invasion, the Biden administration’s assistance to Ukraine was beset by hesitation, needless restrictions, and endless deliberation.
    Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of hesitation
Noun
  • And here’s another surprise, alcohol can lower inhibition and impair judgement.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The other is that the meditators did get mentally fatigued, but their superior response inhibition enabled them to shake it off and stay on the treadmill.
    Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of inhibition
Noun
  • Cycling anxiety thoughts in the middle of the night.
    Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • On one side, parents share haunting stories of depression, anxiety, and eating disorders and blame ...
    Edward Longe, National Review, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of anxiety
Noun
  • There was not one single person wearing the exact same thing, and so any feelings of embarrassment about wearing a toilet with a head popping out of it on my back were washed away.
    George Yang, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
  • But Thornton showed no sign of scorn or even embarrassment.
    Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of embarrassment
Noun
  • The sources — most of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive conversations — would not reveal the names of the Republicans who spoke to Trump out of fear of detailing private discussions.
    Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Their worst fears were confirmed when the mother and her kittens were killed, leaving only Evergreen unaccounted for.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of fear
Noun
  • Perhaps some kids think that creating a national panic could be fun.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
  • In that time, a small panic brewed and conspiracy theories ran wild.
    Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 17 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
  • President Joe Biden signed it into law in April, after years of some lawmakers questioning if ByteDance is a national security concern due to its ties to the Chinese Communist Party.
    Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of concern
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irresoluteness

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