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Indecisively: meaning, definitions and examples

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indecisively

 

[ ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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

Word origin

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.