vacillating Meaning & Definition
What Does Vacillating Mean?
Vacillating is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of vacillate. As an adjective, it means Liable to vacillate. As a noun, it means Vacillation.
Quick Facts About Vacillating
| Part of speech | verb, adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | irresolute, wavering and vacillant |
| Plural | vacillatings |
| Comparative / superlative | more vacillating, most vacillating |
Vacillating Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of vacillate
Vacillating as an Adjective
- Liable to vacillate.
Vacillating as a Noun
- Vacillation.
Verb
- To sway unsteadily from one side to the other; oscillate.
- To swing indecisively from one course of action or opinion to another.
Adjective
- Liable to vacillate; wavering, irresolute.
Synonyms of Vacillating
Vacillating synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Vacillating
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Vacillating in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
vacillating
vacillating (comparative more vacillating, superlative most vacillating)
vacillating (countable and uncountable, plural vacillatings)
Words That Rhyme With Vacillating
Frequently Asked Questions About Vacillating
Is vacillating a verb or an adjective?
Vacillating is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective and a noun.
What is another word for vacillating?
Words with a similar meaning to vacillating include irresolute, wavering and vacillant. See the full list of vacillating synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of vacillating?
The plural of vacillating is vacillatings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of vacillating?
The comparative form is more vacillating and the superlative form is most vacillating.