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indecisively

in·de·ci·sive
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-di-sahy-siv]
    • /ˌɪn dɪˈsaɪ sɪv/
    • /ˌɪn.dɪˈsaɪ.sɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-di-sahy-siv]
    • /ˌɪn dɪˈsaɪ sɪv/

Definitions of indecisively word

  • adjective indecisively characterized by indecision, as persons; irresolute; undecided. 1
  • adjective indecisively not decisive or conclusive: a severe but indecisive battle. 1
  • adjective indecisively lacking definition; vague or indistinct: the indecisive outline of the distant hills. 1
  • noun indecisively In an indecisive manner. 1
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Origin of indecisively

First appearance:

before 1720
One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1720-30; in-3 + decisive

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Parts of speech for Indecisively

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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indecisively popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for indecisively

adv indecisively

  • suspiciously — tending to cause or excite suspicion; questionable: suspicious behavior.
  • beyond a doubt — to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe.
  • covertly — concealed; secret; disguised.
  • dully — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
  • indefinitely — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.

adverb indecisively

  • irresolute — not resolute; doubtful; infirm of purpose; vacillating.
  • vacillating — not resolute; wavering; indecisive; hesitating: an ineffectual, vacillating person.
  • waveringly — to sway to and fro; flutter: Foliage wavers in the breeze.
  • hesitantly — hesitating; undecided, doubtful, or disinclined.
  • uncertainly — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
All 27 Synonyms of indecisively

Antonyms for indecisively

adverb indecisively

  • decisively — having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important: Your argument was the decisive one.
Just one Antonym for indecisively

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