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
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
Others appeared to be irresolute, and said little; but, so far as could be discovered, no voice was raised in my favor.
From The Captive in Patagonia by Bourne, Benjamin Franklin
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
