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What is another word for shilly-shally?

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Verb
To fail to act resolutely or decisively
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“You know, you can shilly-shally around, but if you want your players to win then you have to give them everything you can.”
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To move or act at a slow speed
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To speak ambiguously, unclearly or doubtfully, especially with intent to deceive
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To hesitate or be evasive when confronted with a problem
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To walk while shuffling or dragging the feet
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To take or perform in turns, changing back and forth or in succession
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To have doubts or suspicions about
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To waste time by doing nothing in particular
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Noun
The quality or state of being uncertain or hesitant
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“The shilly-shally of the politician was evident in his constant changing of positions on the important issue.”
Adjective
Hesitant or uncertain in nature or approach
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