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wavering

/ˈweɪvərɪŋ/

waveringnoun

waverings

Translations

hésitation

Her wavering on the decision was evident during the meeting.

Son hésitation au sujet de la décision était évidente pendant la réunion.

Additional translations

vacillementSurtout pour un mouvement, une lumière ou un son instable.

Definitions

The act of being undecided or showing hesitation.

Her wavering on the decision was evident during the meeting.

A quivering or flickering movement or sound.

The wavering of the candle flame created eerie shadows on the wall.

Synonyms

waveringgerund / present participle

/ˈweɪvərɪŋ/

Functions as a present participle adjective (e.g. "a wavering voice").

Translations

hésitant

Her wavering commitment to the project made it difficult for the team to move forward.

Son engagement hésitant dans le projet a rendu difficile l'avancement de l'équipe.

Additional translations

vacillantPour une lumière, une intensité ou une direction qui fluctue.

Definitions

Unsteady or indecisive in purpose or action.

Her wavering commitment to the project made it difficult for the team to move forward.

Fluctuating or varying in intensity or direction.

The wavering light of the candle cast eerie shadows on the walls.

Synonyms

waververb

wavering

Gerund

wavered

Past Simple

wavered

Past Participle

wavering

Gerund

/ˈweɪvə/

/ˈweɪvər/

Translations

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.

hésiter

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.

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.

Additional translations

tremblerPour une voix, une lumière ou un son qui devient faible ou instable.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

wavernoun

Definitions

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.