1
as in to hesitate
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
he's still wavering about whether to take the job
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as in hesitation
a state or an instance of temporary inaction because of uncertainty about the right course of action
after a moment's wavering, she accepted his proposal
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as in hesitating
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
he's still wavering about whether to take the job
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as in faltering
to swing unsteadily back and forth or from side to side
the steel tower wavered for a moment before falling over
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as in irresolute
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Recent Examples of waver
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 June 2025
Also speaking to camera, the various members of the Girard family waver between resentment and bewildered confusion.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 15 May 2025
Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 7 July 2025
Third-team All-Mountain West, conference leader in three-pointers, team-high 13.9 points per game, co-captain once again — a title that carries more weight in Colorado Springs than most places – Taylor’s trajectory never wavered.
—Devon Henderson, Oc Register, 6 July 2025
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The ceramic material of this waver ensures reduced heat damage, safe for even finer hair types (goodbye, crunchy crimpers!).
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 June 2025
Also speaking to camera, the various members of the Girard family waver between resentment and bewildered confusion.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 15 May 2025
Verb
The White House said at the time that Biden, who was 81 years old, had a cold, but his close supporters feared that his wavering voice, halted speaking and meandering answers doomed his reelection chances.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 7 July 2025
Third-team All-Mountain West, conference leader in three-pointers, team-high 13.9 points per game, co-captain once again — a title that carries more weight in Colorado Springs than most places – Taylor’s trajectory never wavered.
—Devon Henderson, Oc Register, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waver
Adjective
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The situation is impossible, irresolute— the B.J. Vineses and priests of the world shouldn’t get to walk away scot free.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2025
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The prevailing sense among investors and market handicappers entering the month was to expect choppy, irresolute action full of potential scares.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
12 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Local media outlets earlier in the day said that Ishiba was unsure of his future and would take a call on whether to continue as prime minister in August.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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If the Dodgers are unable to make a deal with Cleveland, there are other options on the market, but many teams are unsure of their path leading up to the trade deadline.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Alexander Isak is training individually at former club Real Sociedad with his future at Newcastle United uncertain.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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The shift is rapid, relentless, and, for millions of Americans, deeply uncertain.—
John Hope Bryant,
Time,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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The iPhone-masker seemed ambivalent about when that might be fixed.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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But many people are ambivalent, having seen the kind of consequences that always-present online life and toxic social media have brought alongside their benefits.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Analysts say the market is currently in a conflicted state, mainly due to credibility concerns over the Trump administration.—
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CNBC,
9 July 2025
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For instance, as of July 4, Neptune retrograde in Aries is activating your eighth house of mergers, shared resources and psychological motivations, stirring up unresolved emotional baggage and conflicted energies around intimate affairs or joint ventures.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Some fear looking indecisive, while others fall into the trap of confirmation bias—favoring information that supports their existing views while ignoring conflicting evidence.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Being indecisive makes people lose respect for you.—
Marek Niedzwiedz,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The captains for both sides remain undecided, but Spanish star Jon Rahm believes his countryman and longtime Woods rival, Sergio Garcia, would be the perfect choice to lead Team Europe in the homeland.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Their conviction came during a retrial, after a first murder trial ended with an undecided jury.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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Some students might be tempted to argue against it entirely, assuming that admissions officers will favor this kind of response or be skeptical of those who express too favorable views of the technology.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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That made some residents skeptical because no additions or renovations to the University Building are expected to be part of the development.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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“Waver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waver. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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