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Synonyms & Antonyms of vacillating
(Entry 1 of 2)
as in uncertain, unsure
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for vacillating
- doubtful,
- faltering,
- irresolute,
- questioning,
- uncertain,
- undecided,
- unsure,
- wobbly
- (also wabbly)
- afraid,
- disinclined,
- dubious,
- hesitant,
- indisposed,
- loath
- (also loth or loathe),
- reluctant
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for vacillating
vacillating
verb
present participle of vacillate
Synonyms & Antonyms of vacillating (Entry 2 of 2)
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
- vacillated for so long that someone else stepped in and made the decision
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“Vacillating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacillating. Accessed 26 Oct. 2021.
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