Synonyms of wavered

wavered

verb

past tense of waver

1

as in hesitated

to show uncertainty about the right course of action

he's still wavering about whether to take the job

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hesitated
• faltered
• vacillated
• debated
• dithered
• waited
• halted
• wobbled
• teetered
• paused
• staggered
• hung back
• scrupled
• swayed
• lingered
• balanced
• pondered
• delayed
• procrastinated
• hawed
• dawdled
• shilly-shallied
• hemmed
• deliberated
• weighed
• waffled
• oscillated
• backed down
• equivocated
• dallied
• chickened (out)
• hedged
• considered
• pussyfooted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decided
• plunged (in)
• continued
• stirred
• dived (in)
• budged
• advanced

2

as in faltered

to swing unsteadily back and forth or from side to side

the steel tower wavered for a moment before falling over

Synonyms & Similar Words

• faltered
• wobbled
• trembled
• shook
• rocked
• shuddered
• lurched
• tottered
• vibrated
• quivered
• teetered
• floundered
• stumbled
• weaved
• quavered
• reeled
• quaked
• staggered
• toddled
• careened

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wavered

But as those renderings have given way to requests for special permits, Tromba said, her support has wavered. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026

While playing through the knee injury, and searching for a mechanical adjustment to take some pressure off it, Ohtani’s execution has wavered. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

But that sentiment wavered after Warsh's press conference offered few hints on the path of monetary policy. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 29 July 2026

Their bliss never wavered, as the couple got married in 2021 and welcomed their twins Cooper and Maya three years later. — Adrianne Reece, InStyle, 28 July 2026

The Dodgers remain focused on acquiring minor-league talent and their stance hasn’t wavered on trading from the outfield prospect surplus to rebalance their farm system. — Katie Woo, New York Times, 27 July 2026

But after a morning of pastoral Tyrolean views, followed by a convivial lunch at a lakefront restaurant, my commitment to solitude wavered. — Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026

Amid the film’s development struggles, Ali’s interest in playing Blade has never wavered. — Zack Sharf, Variety, 20 July 2026

The experience of a lifetime for a family that has been through struggle, but never wavered in spirit and hope. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026