be irresolute
Example Sentences
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In business he was active, resolute, and seldom deceived; in politics he was equally active, but was apt to be irresolute, and was deceived every day of his life.
From Malbone: an Oldport Romance by Higginson, Thomas Wentworth
The result seemed to depend entirely upon the vote of Senator Morgan, of New York, and he seemed to be irresolute, uncertain in his own mind which way he would vote.
From Fifty Years of Public Service by Cullom, Shelby M.
She stood awhile and digested this mendacious invention and seemed to be irresolute in her summing up of my person.
From Hunger by Hamsun, Knut
To SWIDDER, SWITHER, v. n. to be irresolute.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume XXIV. by Leighton, Alexander
She bowed her head to hide a smile, and appeared to be irresolute for a moment.
From The Art of Disappearing by Smith, John Talbot
