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WAFFLING Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word waffling. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word waffling. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for WAFFLING

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ambiguous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead

• having more than one possible meaning

adjective satellite

• having no intrinsic or objective meaning; not organized in conventional patterns

dithering
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the process of representing intermediate colors by patterns of tiny colored dots that simulate the desired color

faltering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of pausing uncertainly

adjective satellite

• unsteady in speech or action

hesitating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

indecisive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by lack of decision and firmness

• not definitely settling something

adjective satellite

• not clearly defined

vacillating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• uncertain in purpose or action

wavering
adjectiveadj
noun

• indecision in speech or action

• the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes

adjective satellite

• uncertain in purpose or action

equivocating
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information

hesitate
verbv
verb

• pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

• interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

waver
verbv
noun

• someone who communicates by waving

• the act of pausing uncertainly

• the act of moving back and forth

verb

• pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

• be unsure or weak

• move hesitatingly, as if about to give way

• move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern

• move back and forth very rapidly

• sway from side to side

• give off unsteady sounds, alternating in amplitude or frequency

beat around the bush
verb

• be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information

Best Hypernyms For WAFFLING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for waffling, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for AMBIGUOUS

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