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Waverer: meaning, definitions and examples

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waverer

 

[ หˆweษชvษ™rษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

decision-making

A waverer is someone who is indecisive or unsure about making a choice or following through with a plan. This term refers to a person who frequently changes their mind or lacks commitment to a particular viewpoint or course of action. Waverers may experience difficulty in situations requiring firm decisions, often resulting in procrastination or uncertainty. The tendency to waver can lead to missed opportunities or confusion among peers regarding one's intentions.

Synonyms

fence-sitter, indecisive person, mercurial type, vacillator

Examples of usage

  • The waverer struggled to choose a career path.
  • In the meeting, he appeared as a waverer, unable to give a clear answer.
  • She was a notorious waverer when it came to social plans.

Translations

Translations of the word "waverer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vacilante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคŸเค•เฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zweifler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ragu-ragu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐะณะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wahaฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฟทใ„ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hรฉsitant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vacilante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tereddรผt eden

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ์ €ํ•˜๋Š” ์‚ฌ๋žŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุฑุฏุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรกhajรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรกhajรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Šน่ฑซ็š„ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dvomljiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vafandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะปา›ั‹ะฝะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒแƒฃแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qararsฤฑz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vacilante

Etymology

The word 'waverer' is derived from the verb 'waver', which itself comes from Middle English 'waveren', meaning 'to sway back and forth'. This term has roots in Old English 'wafian', which meant to move unsteadily or flutter. Over time, 'to waver' evolved to signify a lack of firmness in decision-making or opinion. The suffix '-er' indicates a person associated with the action, thereby transforming 'waver' into 'waverer' to characterize individuals displaying these indecisive tendencies. The evolution of this term reflects cultural attitudes towards decisiveness and commitment, with the waverer often viewed as someone lacking resolve.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,872, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.