shally

[shal-ee]

shally Definition

• 1. to show reluctance or hesitation
• 2. to vacillate or waver in one's decision

Using shally: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shally" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She shallyed for a long time before finally deciding to accept the job offer.

• Example

  Don't shally too much, we need to make a decision soon.

• Example

  He shallyed between two options before finally choosing one.

shally Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shally

• waver
• vacillate
• dither
• equivocate
• hesitate

Antonyms for shally

• decide
• commit
• resolve

Phrases with shally

• shilly-shally

  to show indecision or hesitation

  Example

  Stop shilly-shallying and make a decision already!

• shally-shally

  to show reluctance or hesitation

  Example

  He was shally-shallying about whether to ask her out or not.

• shally around

  to waste time or procrastinate

  Example

  We can't shally around any longer, we need to get this project finished.

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Summary: shally in Brief

'Shally' [shal-ee] is a verb that means to hesitate or show reluctance in making a decision. It can also mean to vacillate or waver in one's decision. Synonyms include 'hesitate', 'waver', and 'vacillate'. Phrases like 'shilly-shally' and 'shally-shally' denote indecision or reluctance, while 'shally around' implies wasting time or procrastinating.