be irresolute
Example Sentences
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The animal appeared to be fully aware of their intent; and seemed for a moment to be irresolute as to how it should act.
From The Cliff Climbers A Sequel to "The Plant Hunters" by Mayne Reid
She bowed her head to hide a smile, and appeared to be irresolute for a moment.
From The Art of Disappearing by John Talbot Smith
Others appeared to be irresolute, and said little; but, so far as could be discovered, no voice was raised in my favor.
From The Captive in Patagonia by Benjamin Franklin Bourne
She stood awhile and digested this mendacious invention and seemed to be irresolute in her summing up of my person.
From Hunger by Knut Hamsun
To SWIDDER, SWITHER, v. n. to be irresolute.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume XXIV. by Alexander Leighton
