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wavering

UK
/ˈweɪvərɪŋ/
US
/ˈweɪvərɪŋ/

Translations

waveringnoun
waverings
pl
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.
Synonyms
hesitation
uncertainty
indecision
vacillation
fluctuation
waveringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈweɪvərɪŋ/
US
/ˈweɪvərɪŋ/
Functions as a present participle adjective (e.g. "a wavering voice").
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.
Synonyms
unsteady
hesitant
indecisive
vacillating
faltering
oscillating
fluctuating
waververb

wavering

Gerund

wavered
Past Simple
wavered
Past Participle
wavering
Gerund
UK
/ˈweɪvə/
US
/ˈweɪvər/
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.
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.
Synonyms
hesitate
fluctuate
vacillate
oscillate
dither
falter
sway
alternate
Antonyms
steadfast
persist
remain

Definitions

waveringnoun
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.
waveringgerund / present participle
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.
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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