2. Incapable of being relieved or assisted. [Obs.]

The second is in the irresoluble condition of our souls after a

known sin committed.

Bp. Hall.

Ir*res"o*lu*ble*ness, n. The state or quality of being irresoluble;

insolubility.

Ir*res"o*lute (?), a. [Pref. ir- not + resolute: cf. F. irrésolu, L.

irresolutus not loosened.] Not resolute; not decided or determined;

wavering; given to doubt or irresolution.

Weak and irresolute is man.

Cowper.

Syn. -- Wavering; vacillating; undetermined; undecided; unsettled;

fickle; changeable; inconstant.

-- Ir*res"o*lute*ly, adv. -- Ir*res"o*lute*ness, n.

Ir*res`o*lu"tion (?), n. [Cf. F. irrésolution.] Want of resolution;

want of decision in purpose; a fluctuation of mind, as in doubt, or

between hope and fear; irresoluteness; indecision; vacillation.

Irresolution on the schemes of life which offer themselves to our

choice, and inconstancy in pursuing them, are the greatest causes

of all unhappiness.

Addison.

Ir`re*solv`a*bil"i*ty (?), n. The quality of being irresolvable;

irresolvableness.

Ir`re*solv"a*ble (?), a. [Pref. ir- not + resolvable. Cf.

Irresoluble.] Incapable of being resolved; not separable into component

parts.

Irresolvable nebulæ (Astron.), nebulæ of a cloudlike appearance, which

have not yet been resolved by the telescope into stars. Sir W.

Herschel.

Ir`re*solv"a*ble*ness, n. The quality or state of being irresolvable;

irresolvability.

Ir`re*solv"ed*ly, adv. Without settled determination; in a hesitating

manner; doubtfully. [R.]

Ir`re*spec"tive (-spk"tv), a. 1. Without regard for conditions,

circumstances, or consequences; unbiased; independent; impartial; as,

an irrespective judgment.

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According to this doctrine, it must be resolved wholly into the

absolute, irrespective will of God.

Rogers.

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