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INDECISIVELY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Without finality; inconclusively

Example:

the battle ended indecisively; neither side had clearly won but neither side admitted defeat

Classified under:

Adverbs

Antonym:

decisively (with finality; conclusively)

Pertainym:

indecisive (not definitely settling something)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Lacking firmness or resoluteness

Example:

'I don't know,' he said indecisively

Classified under:

Adverbs

Antonym:

decisively (with firmness)

Pertainym:

indecisive (characterized by lack of decision and firmness)

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