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Confusion vs Irresolution - What's the difference?

confusion | irresolution |

As nouns the difference between confusion and irresolution

is that confusion is a lack of clarity or order while irresolution is lack of resolution; lack of decision or purpose; vacillation.

confusion

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A lack of clarity or order.
  • The state of being confused; misunderstanding.
  • (obsolete) disgrace, shame

    • Synonyms

    * (lack of clarity or order) discombobulation * (state of being confused) bewilderment, disarray

    Antonyms

    * (lack of clarity or order) clarity * (misunderstanding) distinction

    irresolution

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Lack of resolution; lack of decision or purpose; vacillation.
  • * 1796 , Matthew Lewis, The Monk , Folio Society 1985, p. 238:
    • Again he paced the chamber; but an involuntary movement of awe and inquietude constantly led his eye towards the alcove. He drew near it with irresolution .

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