Sample Sentences forirresolute (editor-reviewed)
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It was past time to act, but she remained irresolute.irresolute = unable to decide
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She stood irresolute; not sure if she should go left or right.irresolute = uncertain of how to proceed
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Harry stood, irresolute, trying to catch the voice again, but people were now emerging from the Great Hall behind him, talking loudly, exiting through the front doors on their way to the Quidditch pitch. (source)irresolute = uncertain of what to do
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A moisture came into his eyes, and, as the whipping continued, he arose and walked irresolutely up and down. (source)irresolutely = indecisively (unsure of what to do)
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For an indefinite time I remain completely irresolute.† (source)
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I was standing there irresolute, binoculars still lifted, trying to decide whether to climb down to the exposed ledges and confront the inhabitants or to retreat to my camp, when I felt that lifting chill along the back and neck that tells one with absolute certainty that he is no longer alone.† (source)
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The nurse stood irresolute, looking now at the kneeling figure by the bed (the scandalous exhibition!)† (source)
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But to me it seemed irresolutely suspended, halted strangely before its time.† (source)
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He did pause, with a moment's irresolution, before he shut the door; and he did look cautiously behind it first, as if he half expected to be terrified with the sight of Marley's pigtail sticking out into the hall.† (source)standard suffix: The suffix "-tion", converts a verb into a noun that denotes the action or result of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in action, education, and observation.
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For a moment she stood irresolute and through the closed door came the sound of her boy's treble laughter.† (source)
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He followed irresolutely for a little distance, half a pace behind her.† (source)
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Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction?† (source)
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I knew that every minute was precious to me, yet I remained irresolute in what manner to commence the interview, when the old man addressed me.† (source)
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Irresolutely I take the wallet in my hand.† (source)
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He looked then for weakness in her face, for fear or irresolution, and there was none.† (source)
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He now furtively raised his eyes: he glanced at me, irresolute, disturbed: he again surveyed the picture.† (source)
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