WAVERING Synonyms
There are 16 hypernyms of the word wavering. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for WAVERING
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faltering | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of pausing uncertainly adjective satellite • unsteady in speech or action | ||||||||
fluctuating | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having unpredictable ups and downs | ||||||||
hesitant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
irresolute | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • uncertain how to act or proceed | ||||||||
oscillating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having periodic vibrations | ||||||||
uncertain | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance • not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown • not established or confirmed • not certain to occur; not inevitable adjective satellite • subject to change • not consistent or dependable • ambiguous (especially in the negative) | ||||||||
undecided | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought • characterized by indecision • not yet having made a commitment | ||||||||
unsteady | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • subject to change or variation adjective satellite • not firmly or solidly positioned | ||||||||
vacillating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • uncertain in purpose or action | ||||||||
falter | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of pausing uncertainly verb • be unsure or weak • move hesitatingly, as if about to give way • walk unsteadily, tripping repeatedly • speak haltingly | ||||||||
flicker | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a momentary flash of light • North American woodpecker • the act of moving back and forth verb • move back and forth very rapidly • shine unsteadily • flash intermittently | ||||||||
flutter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of moving back and forth • abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm); can result in heart block • a disorderly outburst or tumult • the motion made by flapping up and down verb • move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart • move back and forth very rapidly • flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements • beat rapidly • wink briefly | ||||||||
flitter | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
verb • move back and forth very rapidly | ||||||||
fluctuate | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to fluctuate or move in a wavelike pattern • move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern • be unstable | ||||||||
hesitate | verbv | |||||||
verb • pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness • interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing | ||||||||
hesitation | nounn | |||||||
noun • indecision in speech or action • a certain degree of unwillingness • the act of pausing uncertainly | ||||||||
quaver | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tremulous sound • a musical note having the time value of an eighth of a whole note verb • give off unsteady sounds, alternating in amplitude or frequency • sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below | ||||||||
quiver | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an almost pleasurable sensation of fright • a shaky motion • case for holding arrows • the act of vibrating verb • shake with fast, tremulous movements • move back and forth very rapidly • move with or as if with a regular alternating motion | ||||||||
vacillate | verbv | |||||||
verb • be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action • move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern | ||||||||