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
To SWIDDER, SWITHER, v. n. to be irresolute.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume XXIV. by Leighton, Alexander
The animal appeared to be fully aware of their intent; and seemed for a moment to be irresolute as to how it should act.
From The Cliff Climbers A Sequel to "The Plant Hunters" by Reid, Mayne
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
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.
