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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2
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
Hair wavers often either come with three barrels or a single-barrel, which can result in tight waves or loose kinks.
—Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 30 July 2025
Through global disruptions, shifting audience behaviors, and major industry evolution, your perseverance and creativity never wavered.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Best of all, with negative ion technology at play, this waver boasts less heat damage overall.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 June 2025
Hair wavers often either come with three barrels or a single-barrel, which can result in tight waves or loose kinks.
—Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
Verb
He’s never had to waver from this approach because of his continued success.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 30 July 2025
Through global disruptions, shifting audience behaviors, and major industry evolution, your perseverance and creativity never wavered.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 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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Officials were unsure which species these were, but both are common in Wyoming.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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The video reviewed by LMPD does not have audio, so Skaggs said the department is unsure of whether anything was said.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Quantum technology is still years from achieving broad commercial viability, making future revenue streams uncertain.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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His analysis illustrated the highly uncertain nature of where tariff policy is leading.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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An especially Jewish theme in the seventeenth century was not only the necessity but the dignity of subterfuge; to have lived in the shadows of another people’s empire had a nobility of its own, captured in this exquisite and ambivalent image.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
19 July 2025
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The field of psychotherapy may seem worlds apart from Corporate America, but both systems grapple with a common challenge: how to motivate individuals who feel powerless, resistant or ambivalent about change.—
Brittney Van Matre,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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And there would be a focus on the dynamics that protected Biden: the conflicted motives of two of those closest to him.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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The panel further critiqued the commissioner as in a conflicted position to arbitrate.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Plug-in pendant lights are often more affordable options and are a sound choice for renters or indecisive design lovers who may not want to commit to hardwiring fixtures.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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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
Adjective
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Recruiting: Holds 40 offers, including Alabama, LSU, Florida, Oregon, Miami, Auburn, Texas A&M, USC, Georgia, Florida State, Texas, Syracuse, and is currently undecided.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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The largest bloc of voters remains undecided, underscoring a deep sense of disillusionment with the political establishment.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Heart Age May Not Be the Perfect Metric However, some experts are more skeptical.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
9 Aug. 2025
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Not only are voters more skeptical of media reports and talking points, OBBBA supporters have much more time to counter misinformation than was the case with the TCJA.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Waver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waver. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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