Indecisively: meaning, definitions and examples

in a hesitant or uncertain manner

Indecisively is an adverb that describes the action of being hesitant or uncertain in making a decision or choice. It implies a lack of firmness or decisiveness in one's actions.

hesitantly, uncertainly, waveringly.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
indecisively	When someone cannot make up their mind and keeps going back and forth between choices. She walked around the store indecisively, unsure of which dress to buy
hesitantly	When someone is unsure or nervous about doing something and shows it in their actions or speech. He reached out for her hand hesitantly, afraid she might pull away
uncertainly	When someone acts without confidence or surety about the outcome of their actions. The student answered the teacher's question uncertainly, not sure if he was correct
waveringly	When someone is constantly changing their mind or position, showing lack of strong conviction or decisiveness. She spoke waveringly about her plans for the future, not committing to any single idea

Examples of usage

• She looked at the menu indecisively, unable to choose between the pasta and the salad.

• He spoke indecisively, his voice wavering as he struggled to make a decision.

• The team acted indecisively, resulting in missed opportunities and delays.

• They moved indecisively through the maze, unsure of which path to take.

• I could see her indecisively flipping through the pages of the book, unable to focus on a single paragraph.