[lōlē] (v) EN: waver ; hesitate ; vacillate ; be irresolute ; be uncertain ; be indecisiveFR: hésiter ; changer d'avis comme une girouette ; tourner à tous les vents ; tourner au moindre vent
(adv) without finality; inconclusively, Ant. decisively, Example:the battle ended indecisively; neither side had clearly won but neither side admitted defeat
(n) the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose, Syn. indecision, Ant. decisiveness, decision, Example:the king's incurable indecisiveness caused turmoil in his court
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
1. Not decisive; not bringing to a final or ultimate issue; as, an indecisive battle, argument, answer. [ 1913 Webster ]
The campaign had everywhere been indecisive. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Undetermined; prone to indecision; irresolute; unsettled; wavering; vacillating; hesitating; as, an indecisive state of mind; an indecisive character. [ 1913 Webster ]