lack of resolve
/læk əv rɛzɒlv/ · læk əv rez-əlv
noun
- A state of being uncertain or indecisive, often resulting in a failure to take action or make a decision. Her lack of resolve to start the project led to a series of delays and setbacks.
- A situation in which someone is unable to make up their mind or take a firm stance on an issue. The lack of resolve in the negotiations led to a stalemate and a prolonged conflict.
verb
- To lose or fail to maintain determination or firmness of purpose. After facing numerous setbacks, she began to lack resolve and eventually gave up on her goal.
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Did you know? The phrase 'lack of resolve' has been used in various contexts, including literature and psychology, to describe the human tendency to struggle with decision-making and commitment. In psychology, it is often associated with the concept of 'decision fatigue', which refers to the mental exhaustion that can result from making repeated decisions.