shilly-shallying
adverbHow many syllables in shilly-shallying?
There are 5 syllables in the word shilly-shallying.How to pronounce shilly-shallying:
Definition of shilly-shallying:
- shilly-shallying (adverb):
- in an irresolute, undecided, or hesitating manner
Synonyms for shilly-shallying:
delay
deliberation
faltering
fence-sitting
hesitance
hesitancy
hesitation
indecision
irresolution
pause
shilly-shally
uncertainty
vacillation
wabbling
wavering
wobbling
Antonyms for shilly-shallying:
deciding
diving in
forging ahead
plunging in
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