wavering Meaning & Definition
What Does Wavering Mean?
Wavering is used as a verb meaning to vacillate irresolutely between choices. It can also mean to weave or sway unsteadily to and fro.
Wavering in Brief
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈwā-vər/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | irresolute, hesitation and vacillating |
| Antonyms | certainty, certitude and confidence |
Wavering Definition (Verb)
- to vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
- to weave or sway unsteadily to and fro : reel, totter
- quiver, flicker
wavering flames
- to hesitate as if about to give way : falter
- to give an unsteady sound : quaver
Synonyms of Wavering
Antonyms of Wavering
Wavering in a Sentence
the waverings of politicians, trying to please everybody
wavering flames
after a moment's wavering, she accepted his proposal
he's still wavering about whether to take the job
the steel tower wavered for a moment before falling over
Word Forms & Grammar
wa·vered
wa·ver·ing
wa·ver·er noun
wa·ver·ing·ly adverb
waver
wavered
waverer
waverers
wavering
waveringly
wavers
wavering (comparative more wavering, superlative most wavering)
wavering (plural waverings)
Words That Rhyme With Wavering
Origin of Wavering
Origin 1: Middle English; akin to Old English wǣfre restless, wafian to wave with the hands wave
Origin 2: From waver + -ing.
First Known Use
14th century
Pronouncing Wavering
Wavering is pronounced /ˈwā-vər/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (wā).
Quick Answers About Wavering
What part of speech is wavering?
Wavering is a verb.
What is another word for wavering?
You can replace wavering with words such as irresolute, hesitation and vacillating. See the full list of wavering synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of wavering?
Words opposite in meaning to wavering are certainty, certitude, confidence and decisiveness.