shilly-shallying (Meaning)
shilly-shallying
dawdle, indecision, irresolution, to be unable to make up one's mind, in an irresolute, undecided, or hesitating manner, to show hesitation or lack of decisiveness or resolution, irresolute, vacillating
Synonyms & Antonyms of shilly-shallying
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Synonyms:
- hawing
- indetermination
- debate
- consideration
- avoidance
- doubt
- unwillingness
- reluctance
- indecisiveness
- timidity
- faintheartedness
- procrastination
- waiting
- arrière-pensée
- incertitude
- second thought
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shilly-shallying Sentence Examples
- The politician's shilly-shallying on the issue alienated voters who sought decisive action.
- Instead of making a firm decision, she continued to shilly-shally, weighing the pros and cons endlessly.
- The team's indecisiveness and shilly-shallying led them to squander a golden opportunity.
- Their shilly-shallying over the budget proposal delayed the project for months.
- The government's shilly-shallying response to the crisis only served to worsen the situation.
- She was known for her tendency to shilly-shally, always hesitant to commit to a course of action.
- The board's shilly-shallying over the merger proposal frustrated shareholders who demanded a timely decision.
- The CEO's shilly-shallying on the issue of layoffs created a climate of uncertainty among the employees.
- Their shilly-shallying approach to the negotiations resulted in them losing out on the contract.
- The committee's shilly-shallying prevented them from reaching a consensus and ultimately led to the project's failure.
FAQs About the word shilly-shallying
dawdle, indecision, irresolution, to be unable to make up one's mind, in an irresolute, undecided, or hesitating manner, to show hesitation or lack of decisiven
hesitation, pause, hesitancy, hesitance, wobbling,delay, faltering, vacillation, wavering, irresolution
confidence,resolution, certitude, firmness, certainty, determination, alacrity,decisiveness, resoluteness, eagerness
The politician's shilly-shallying on the issue alienated voters who sought decisive action.
Instead of making a firm decision, she continued to shilly-shally, weighing the pros and cons endlessly.
The team's indecisiveness and shilly-shallying led them to squander a golden opportunity.
Their shilly-shallying over the budget proposal delayed the project for months.
