Indecisively: meaning, definitions and examples
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indecisively
[ ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪvli ]
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.
Synonyms
hesitantly, uncertainly, waveringly
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "indecisively" in other languages:
🇵🇹 indecisivamente
🇮🇳 अस्थिरतापूर्वक
🇩🇪 unentschlossen
🇮🇩 ragu-ragu
🇺🇦 нерішуче
🇵🇱 niezdecydowanie
🇯🇵 優柔不断に (ゆうじゅうふだんに)
🇫🇷 indécisivement
🇪🇸 indecisamente
🇹🇷 kararsızca
🇰🇷 망설이며
🇸🇦 بتردد
🇨🇿 nerozhodně
🇸🇰 nerozhodne
🇨🇳 犹豫不决地 (yóuyù bù jué de)
🇸🇮 neodločno
🇮🇸 óákveðið
🇰🇿 шешімсіз
🇬🇪 გადაუწყვეტლად
🇦🇿 qərarsız
🇲🇽 indecisamente
Etymology
The word 'indecisively' is derived from the root word 'indecisive', which originated in the early 18th century. The prefix 'in-' means 'not', and 'decisive' comes from the Latin word 'decisivus', meaning 'cutting off'. The concept of indecisiveness has been a part of human nature for centuries, as people grapple with making choices and decisions. Indecisiveness can stem from a variety of factors, such as fear of making the wrong choice, lack of confidence, or simply being overwhelmed by options.
See also: indecisiveness.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,851, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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