Wavered: meaning, definitions and examples

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wavered

 

[ หˆweษชvษ™rd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

hesitating decision

To waver means to be indecisive or to fluctuate between choices. When someone wavers, they may express uncertainty about a decision or sway back and forth between options. This term is often used in contexts where a person is struggling to make a choice, showcasing a lack of firmness in their intentions. Wavering can also imply a physical movement, such as a flickering light or a trembling hand, but it is most commonly associated with mental indecision.

Synonyms

fluctuate, hesitate, indecisive, vacillate

Examples of usage

  • She wavered between two job offers.
  • His confidence wavered during the presentation.
  • They wavered on whether to go to the party.
  • The team's performance wavered throughout the season.

Translations

Translations of the word "wavered" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vacilou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคšเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schwankte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ragu-ragu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปะธะฒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wahaล‚ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆบใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hรฉsitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ titubeรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tereddรผt etti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”๋“ค๋ ธ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑุฏุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรกhal

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรกhal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŠจๆ‘‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zavijali

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vaggast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั€ะฑะตะปะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒ• แƒ”แƒ แƒ—แƒฎแƒ”แƒš แƒ›แƒ”แƒ แƒงแƒ”แƒแƒ‘แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sarsฤฑldฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ titubeรณ

Etymology

The word 'wavered' is derived from the Old English term 'wรฆfre,' which means 'to fluctuate or move to and fro.' This base word relates to the Old High German 'wabaran,' which also carries the meaning of to sway or to move unsteadily. Over time, the word evolved in Middle English to 'waver' around the 14th century, ultimately taking the modern form we recognize today. The notion of wavering encapsulates the idea of being neither firmly grounded nor decisively committed, reflecting both physical and emotional instability. As such, it is often used in various contexts, ranging from personal relationships to professional decisions, illustrating human uncertainty.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,255, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.