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waver

UK
/ˈweɪ.və/
US
/ˈweɪ.vɚ/

Translations

wavernoun
wavers
pl
UK
/ˈweɪ.və/
US
/ˈweɪ.vɚ/
fluctuationSurtout dans un contexte technique, scientifique ou acoustique.
The radio signal had a noticeable waver as the car drove through the tunnel.
Le signal radio présentait une fluctuation notable lorsque la voiture traversait le tunnel.
Her waver about which college to attend lasted until the final deadline.
Son hésitation quant à l'université à choisir a duré jusqu'à la date limite finale.
Additional translations
brandisseurEmploi rare pour une personne qui agite un drapeau ou un panneau.
Synonyms
faltering
flicker
oscillation
fluctuation
vacillancy
uncertainty
instability
hesitation
vacillation
indecision
irresolution
wavering
quiver
tremor
waververb
wavered
Past Simple
wavered
Past Participle
wavering
Gerund
UK
/ˈweɪvə/
US
/ˈweɪvər/
vacillerAu sens figuré, pour une confiance, une certitude ou une fiabilité.
His confidence began to waver as the deadline approached.
Sa confiance a commencé à vaciller à l'approche de la date limite.
ondulerPour un mouvement instable d'un drapeau, d'un corps ou d'un objet souple.
The flag wavered in the strong wind.
Le drapeau ondulait dans le vent violent.
She wavered between accepting the job offer and staying at her current position.
Elle hésitait entre accepter l'offre d'emploi et rester à son poste actuel.
Additional translations
tremblerPour une voix, une lumière ou un son qui devient faible ou instable.
Synonyms
alternate
sway
falter
dither
oscillate
vacillate
fluctuate
hesitate
Antonyms
remain
persist
steadfast

Definitions

wavernoun
A state of indecision or uncertainty.
Her waver about which college to attend lasted until the final deadline.
A slight fluctuation or variation, especially in a signal or sound.
The radio signal had a noticeable waver as the car drove through the tunnel.
A person or thing that waves or causes something to wave, especially a flag or sign to attract attention.
A line of enthusiastic wavers greeted the soldiers as they returned home.
waververb
To move unsteadily back and forth or to sway.
The flag wavered in the strong wind.
To be undecided between two opinions or courses of action.
She wavered between accepting the job offer and staying at her current position.
To become unsteady or unreliable.
His confidence began to waver as the deadline approached.
Of a light, voice, etc.: to flicker, quiver or vary faintly.
Her voice wavered as she began to speak.
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