Definitions
- Describing a person who has difficulty making decisions. - Referring to a situation where a decision cannot be made due to uncertainty or lack of information. - Talking about a process that is slow or ineffective in reaching a decision.
- Describing a person who lacks determination or firmness in making decisions. - Referring to a situation where a decision cannot be made due to a lack of commitment or conviction. - Talking about a process that is hesitant or wavering in reaching a decision.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a difficulty in making decisions.
- 2Both words can refer to a situation where a decision cannot be made.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a process that is ineffective or slow in reaching a decision.
What is the difference?
- 1Connotation: Indecisive has a more neutral connotation, while irresolute has a negative connotation.
- 2Cause: Indecisive implies a lack of clarity or information, while irresolute implies a lack of commitment or determination.
- 3Behavior: Indecisive describes a person who struggles with making decisions, while irresolute describes a person who lacks firmness in their decisions.
- 4Intensity: Irresolute implies a more severe lack of determination than indecisive.
- 5Usage: Indecisive is more commonly used than irresolute.
Remember this!
Indecisive and irresolute are synonyms that both describe a difficulty in making decisions. However, indecisive implies a lack of clarity or information, while irresolute implies a lack of commitment or determination. Additionally, irresolute has a more negative connotation and implies a more severe lack of determination than indecisive. While both words can be used to describe a situation where a decision cannot be made, indecisive is more commonly used.
