shilly-shally Synonyms
shilly-shally Meaning
shilly-shally (adv.)
In an irresolute, undecided, or hesitating manner.
shilly-shally (v. i.)
To hesitate; to act in an irresolute manner; hence, to occupy one's self with trifles.
shilly-shally (n.)
Irresolution; hesitation; also, occupation with trifles.
shilly-shally Sentence Examples
- The politician's shilly-shallying on the immigration issue alienated both supporters and opponents.
- Stop shilly-shallying around and make a decision already!
- The company's shilly-shallying in releasing the new product resulted in lost market share.
- The committee met for hours, but they couldn't stop shilly-shallying about the details.
- The shilly-shallying of the government led to widespread public unrest.
- Don't be a shilly-shally, act now!
- The jury's shilly-shallying over the verdict delayed the trial by weeks.
- The shilly-shallying of the team captain cost them the game.
- The students' shilly-shallying about choosing a major frustrated their advisor.
- The mayor's shilly-shallying on the budget issue caused a financial crisis for the city.
FAQs About the word shilly-shally
In an irresolute, undecided, or hesitating manner., To hesitate; to act in an irresolute manner; hence, to occupy one's self with trifles., Irresolution; hesita
falter,hesitate, scruple,vacillate, stagger, dither, waver, wait, debate, haw
continue,decide, stir, continue, stir, decide, dive (in), plunge (in), plunge (in), advance
The politician's shilly-shallying on the immigration issue alienated both supporters and opponents.
Stop shilly-shallying around and make a decision already!
The company's shilly-shallying in releasing the new product resulted in lost market share.
The committee met for hours, but they couldn't stop shilly-shallying about the details.
