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Irresolute

Not resolute; not decided or determined; wavering; given to doubt or irresolution.

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Discouraged 84% connected

of Discourage

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Discouraged 84% connected

of Discourage

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Infirm 84% connected

Not firm or sound; weak; feeble; as, an infirm body; an infirm constitution.

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Infirm 84% connected

Not firm or sound; weak; feeble; as, an infirm body; an infirm constitution.

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Unstable 84% connected

Not stable; not firm, fixed, or constant; subject to change or overthrow.

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Unstable 84% connected

Not stable; not firm, fixed, or constant; subject to change or overthrow.

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Vacillant 84% connected

Vacillating; wavering; fluctuating; irresolute.

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Vacillant 84% connected

Vacillating; wavering; fluctuating; irresolute.

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Vacillating 84% connected

of Vacillate

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Vacillating 84% connected

of Vacillate

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Wavering 84% connected

of Waver

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Wavering 84% connected

of Waver

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Weak-kneed 84% connected

Having weak knees; hence, easily yielding; wanting resolution.

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Weak-kneed 84% connected

Having weak knees; hence, easily yielding; wanting resolution.

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Indecisive 66% connected

Not decisive; not bringing to a final or ultimate issue; as, an indecisive battle, argument, answer.

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Indecisive 66% connected

Not decisive; not bringing to a final or ultimate issue; as, an indecisive battle, argument, answer.

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Resolute 94% connected

Having a decided purpose; determined; resolved; fixed in a determination; hence, bold; firm; steady.

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Resolute 94% connected

Having a decided purpose; determined; resolved; fixed in a determination; hence, bold; firm; steady.

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