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Irresolution vs Skepticism - What's the difference?

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Irresolution is a related term of skepticism.


As nouns the difference between irresolution and skepticism

is that irresolution is irresoluteness, irresolution; indecision, wavering while skepticism is (us) the practice or philosophy of being a skeptic.

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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    skepticism

    Alternative forms

    * scepticism (Commonwealth English )

    Noun

    (-)
  • (US) The practice or philosophy of being a skeptic.
  • (US) A studied attitude of questioning and doubt
  • (US) The doctrine that absolute knowledge is not possible
  • (US) A methodology that starts from a neutral standpoint and aims to acquire certainty though scientific or logical observation.
  • (US) Doubt or disbelief of religious doctrines