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Irresolution vs Distrust - What's the difference?

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Irresolution is a related term of distrust.


As nouns the difference between irresolution and distrust

is that irresolution is irresoluteness, irresolution; indecision, wavering while distrust is lack of trust or confidence.

As a verb distrust is

to put no trust in; to have no confidence in.

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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    distrust

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • Lack of trust or confidence.

    • Synonyms

    * *

    Derived terms

    * distrustful

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To put no trust in; to have no confidence in.

    • Derived terms

    * distruster