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noun

Definition of waveringnext
as in hesitation
a state or an instance of temporary inaction because of uncertainty about the right course of action after a moment's wavering, she accepted his proposal

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wavering

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adjective

as in irresolute

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wavering

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verb

present participle of waver
1
as in hesitating
to show uncertainty about the right course of action he's still wavering about whether to take the job

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2
as in faltering
to swing unsteadily back and forth or from side to side the steel tower wavered for a moment before falling over

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wavering
  1. hesitation
  2. irresolute
  3. hesitancy
  4. unsure
  5. hesitance
  6. uncertain
  7. pause
  8. ambivalent
Noun
  • While the women are coming in oozing with persona and charisma, there is still a sense of hesitation in trying to mark their territory.
    Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
  • In new partnerships, there’s often a sense of hesitation as both sides gauge each other’s commitment.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of hesitation
Adjective
  • The prevailing sense among investors and market handicappers entering the month was to expect choppy, irresolute action full of potential scares.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2024
  • Showing signs of being irresolute can signal weakness that adversaries take note of.
    Michael Poznansky, Foreign Affairs, 5 Jan. 2024
Definition of irresolute
Noun
  • With that, the hesitancy to stand too close to Stan doesn’t seem to extend to his place the blockbuster realm of Disney’s MCU — at least not yet.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Just five years ago, the company's CFO was open about its hesitancy in getting involved in the crypto space.
    Lisa Loud, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of hesitancy
Adjective
  • The Nuggets were unsure when Jokic would re-join the team as of Friday evening before the opening tip.
    Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • This fear and trauma have left her feeling isolated and unsure of how to seek help.
    Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of unsure
Noun
  • His bouts with his command bring some hesitance to fully trust him, but he’s shown signs of positive development.
    Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 9 July 2024
  • In its hesitance to allow women to express negative emotion, House of the Dragon leaves them feeling curiously detached.
    Nate Jones, Vulture, 4 July 2024
Definition of hesitance
Adjective
  • Although the potential consequences are uncertain, the tariffs, which are a tax on goods that are imported, will likely hurt countries in Asia that rely on sales to the United States to boost their economies.
    Rosa de Acosta, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The amount is uncertain because the formula for the seller’s payment generally depends on facts that will not be known until the case is resolved.
    Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of uncertain
Noun
  • For months now, 8 million borrowers enrolled in SAVE have been on pause, not being asked to make payments while the courts slowly decide whether the repayment plan is legal.
    Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 19 Nov. 2024
  • But the return of Terry Silver and that horrible Sekai Taikai tragedy seemed to put any hope for romance on pause, at least for now.
    Nick Caruso, TVLine, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of pause
Adjective
  • Kate is ambivalent about striving after a level of power, which is possibly the most preposterous detail in a series that isn't overly concerned with authenticity.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
  • For any society, regarding any proposition, the population will spread out on a spectrum: 20 percent will strongly disagree, 70 percent will be more ambivalent, and 10 percent will be in total agreement.
    Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
Definition of ambivalent
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