Crossword Genius

The Saint becomes irresolute (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hesitant

'irresolute' is the definition.
('hesitant' can be similar in meaning to 'irresolute')

'the saint becomes' is the wordplay.
'becomes' indicates an anagram.
'the'+'saint'='thesaint'
'thesaint' is an anagram of 'HESITANT'.

(Other definitions for hesitant that I've seen before include "Reluctant, vacillating" , "Reluctant (to speak, act)" , "Not quick" , "Undecided, halting" , "Demurring" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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