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vacillating

UK
/ˈvæs.ɪ.leɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈvæs.ə.leɪ.tɪŋ/

Translations

vacillatingadjective
more vacillating
Comp.
most vacillating
Super.
UK
/ˈvæs.ɪ.leɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈvæs.ə.leɪ.tɪŋ/
Her vacillating stance on the issue made it difficult for the team to reach a consensus.
Son attitude hésitante sur la question a rendu difficile l’obtention d’un consensus au sein de l’équipe.
Additional translations
indécis
Synonyms
indecisive
wavering
hesitant
uncertain
fickle
fluctuating
irresolute
Antonyms
decisive
resolute
certain
vacillatingnoun
UK
/ˈvæsɪleɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈvæsəˌleɪtɪŋ/
Gerund use meaning 'the act of vacillating'; uncountable.
Prolonged vacillating can delay critical decisions.
Une hésitation prolongée peut retarder des décisions cruciales.
Additional translations
indécision
vacillateverb

vacillating

Gerund

vacillated
Past Simple
vacillated
Past Participle
vacillating
Gerund
UK
/ˈvæs.ɪ.leɪt/
US
/ˈvæs.ə.leɪt/
She vacillated for so long that the opportunity was lost.
Elle a hésité si longtemps que l'occasion a été perdue.
vacillerS'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour une attitude, une décision ou une opinion.
She vacillated for so long that the opportunity was lost.
Elle a vacillé si longtemps que l'occasion a été perdue.
vacillerSe dit d'un mouvement instable ou d'une oscillation légère.
The candle flame vacillated in the drafty room.
La flamme de la bougie vacillait dans la pièce pleine de courants d'air.
Additional translations
oscillerPlus fréquent dans un contexte technique ou abstrait.
fluctuerS'emploie surtout pour des valeurs, des prix ou des niveaux qui varient.
Synonyms
waver
fluctuate
oscillate
hesitate
alternate
dither
teeter
sway
Antonyms
decide
determine
resolve

Definitions

vacillatingadjective
Wavering between different opinions or actions; indecisive.
Her vacillating stance on the issue made it difficult for the team to reach a consensus.
vacillatingnoun
The act or process of wavering between different opinions or actions; indecision.
Prolonged vacillating can delay critical decisions.
vacillateverb
To waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.
She vacillated for so long that the opportunity was lost.
To sway unsteadily; waver.
The candle flame vacillated in the drafty room.
To fluctuate or oscillate between two positions, values, or conditions.
Stock prices vacillated between gains and losses throughout the session.
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