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IRRESOLUTELY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does irresolutely mean?
• IRRESOLUTELY (adverb)
The adverb IRRESOLUTELY has 1 sense:
1. lacking determination or decisiveness
Familiarity information: IRRESOLUTELY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Lacking determination or decisiveness
Antonym:
resolutely (showing firm determination or purpose)
Pertainym:
irresolute (uncertain how to act or proceed)
Context examples
A moisture came into his eyes, and, as the whipping continued, he arose and walked irresolutely up and down.
(The Call of the Wild, by Jack London)
Mr. Wickfield, sorely troubled and distressed, was leaning forward, irresolutely touching the Doctor's arm.
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
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