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Wavering: meaning, definitions and examples

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wavering

 

[ ˈweɪvərɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

indecision

To waver means to be uncertain between two choices or opinions. It can also indicate a lack of determination or resolve.

Synonyms

fluctuate, hesitate, vacillate

Examples of usage

  • She wavered between accepting the job offer and staying in her current position.
  • His wavering support for the project made it difficult to move forward.
Context #2 | Verb

movement

When used to describe movement, wavering refers to an unsteady or shaky motion.

Synonyms

fluctuate, quiver, tremble

Examples of usage

  • The flame of the candle was wavering in the breeze.
  • Her voice wavered with emotion as she spoke.

Translations

Translations of the word "wavering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vacilação

🇮🇳 डगमगाना

🇩🇪 Schwanken

🇮🇩 keraguan

🇺🇦 вагання

🇵🇱 wahanie

🇯🇵 揺らぎ

🇫🇷 hésitation

🇪🇸 vacilación

🇹🇷 tereddüt

🇰🇷 동요

🇸🇦 تردد

🇨🇿 váhání

🇸🇰 váhanie

🇨🇳 摇摆

🇸🇮 obotavljanje

🇮🇸 hik

🇰🇿 айналма

🇬🇪 მერყეობა

🇦🇿 tərəddüd

🇲🇽 vacilación

Etymology

The word 'wavering' is derived from the Middle English word 'waveren', which means 'to move to and fro'. It originated from the Old Norse 'vafra', meaning 'to flicker'. Over time, 'wavering' has come to signify both indecision and unsteady movement, capturing the essence of uncertainty and fluctuation.

See also: airwaves, wave, wavelength, wavelet, wavelike, wavenumber, waver, wavy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,577, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.