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indecisive · irresolute

优柔寡断
yōu róu guǎ duàn
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
hesitancy · indecision · to waver犹豫不决yóu yù bù juéto hesitate over what move to make (idiom); to waver · to shilly-shally举棋不定jǔ qí bù dìngto hesitate犹豫yóu yùlit. ask passers-by how to build one's house (idiom); fig. to have no idea what to do · without a clue筑室道谋zhù shì dào móu(idiom) to waver when decisiveness is needed当断不断dāng duàn bù duàn
Antonyms
to make prompt decisions (idiom)当机立断dāng jī lì duàn(lit.) to chop the nail and slice the iron (idiom) · (fig.) resolute and decisive; unhesitating; categorical斩钉截铁zhǎn dīng jié tiě
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