pussyfooting (Meaning)
pussyfooting
to avoid taking a firm stand (as in a dispute), to tread or move warily or stealthily, to refrain from committing oneself, to walk or move in a careful or sneaky manner
Synonyms & Antonyms of pussyfooting
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pussyfooting Sentence Examples
- His pussyfooting around the problem only exacerbated the situation.
- We need decisive action, not pussyfooting, to address this issue.
- Stop pussyfooting and take a stand on the matter.
- The CEO's pussyfooting during the crisis only fueled speculation and unrest.
- She's been pussyfooting around the decision for weeks, causing frustration among her colleagues.
- The government's pussyfooting on environmental regulations is unacceptable.
- Quit pussyfooting and confront the reality of the situation.
- We can't afford any more pussyfooting; we need to act swiftly.
- His pussyfooting approach to leadership is undermining team morale.
- The company's pussyfooting response to customer complaints is damaging its reputation.
FAQs About the word pussyfooting
to avoid taking a firm stand (as in a dispute), to tread or move warily or stealthily, to refrain from committing oneself, to walk or move in a careful or sneak
weaseling, beating about the bush, shaking, evading, hemming and hawing, dodging, hedging, beating around the bush, ducking, fudging
No antonyms found.
His pussyfooting around the problem only exacerbated the situation.
We need decisive action, not pussyfooting, to address this issue.
Stop pussyfooting and take a stand on the matter.
The CEO's pussyfooting during the crisis only fueled speculation and unrest.
