Both Uses of
irresolute
in
Persuasion, by Jane Austen
- He saw her too; yet he looked grave, and seemed irresolute, and only by very slow degrees came at last near enough to speak to her.†
Chpt 20 *
- He joined them; but, as if irresolute whether to join or to pass on, said nothing, only looked.†
Chpt 23
Definition:
uncertain how to act or proceed
The prefix "ir-" in irresolute means not and reverses the meaning of resolute. This prefix is sometimes used before words beginning with "R" as seen in words like irrational, irregular, and irresistible.