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IRRESOLUTION Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word irresolution. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word irresolution. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for IRRESOLUTION

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indecision
nounn
noun

• doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action

• the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose

indecisiveness
nounn
noun

• doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action

• the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose

irresoluteness
nounn
noun

• the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose

ambivalence
nounn
noun

• mixed feelings or emotions

doubt
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the state of being unsure of something

• uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something

verb

• consider unlikely

• lack confidence in

doubtfulness
nounn
noun

• the state of being unsure of something

• uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something

hesitance
nounn
noun

• a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something

hesitancy
nounn
noun

• a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something

• a certain degree of unwillingness

uncertainty
nounn
noun

• being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

• the state of being unsure of something

vacillation
nounn
noun

• indecision in speech or action

• changing location by moving back and forth

wavering
adjectiveadj
noun

• indecision in speech or action

• the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes

adjective satellite

• uncertain in purpose or action

Best Hypernyms For IRRESOLUTION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for irresolution, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
doubt doubtfulness dubiety dubiousness incertitude trait uncertainty

Alternatives for INDECISION

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