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irresolute persons

[ɪˈrezəˌluːt ˈpɜrsənz]
noun phrasepl: irresolute persons
pessoas indecisos/indecisos
1. People who are lacking in resolution; individuals who cannot make decisions firmly or who waver in their choices and commitments
The irresolute persons in the meeting could not agree on a course of action.
As pessoas indecisos na reunião não conseguiam concordar com um plano de ação.
2. Individuals characterized by hesitation, uncertainty, or indecision in their actions or judgments
Irresolute persons often struggle with making important life decisions.
Pessoas indecisos frequentemente têm dificuldade em tomar decisões importantes na vida.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy people
Synonyms
indecisive peoplehesitant individualsuncertain personsvacillating peoplewishy-washy individuals
Antonyms
resolute personsdetermined peopledecisive individualssteadfast personsunwavering people

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pessoas indecisos/indecisos
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
pessoas indecisos
Standard usage, may also use 'molenga' colloquially
São Paulo
pessoas indecisos/indeterminadas
Standard formal usage
Portugal
pessoas irresolutos/irresolutos
More direct translation of 'irresolute' used in formal contexts; also 'pessoas indecisos'

Related Idioms & Phrases

sit on the fence
can't make up your mind
blow hot and cold
ride the fence
on the fence about something
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