be irresolute
Example Sentences
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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
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
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
