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WAVERING

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Wavering.

Wavering - as a noun

Indecision in speech or action

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hesitation13vacillation16

The quality of being unsteady and subject to changes

Example: "He kept a record of price fluctuations"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fluctuation16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
irregularity16unregularity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Wavering - as an adjective satellite

Uncertain in purpose or action

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vacillant14vacillating17

Wavering - as a verb

To sway back and forth; to totter or reel.

Example: "Flowers wavered in the breeze."

To flicker, glimmer, quiver, as a weak light.

To fluctuate or vary, as commodity prices or a poorly sustained musical pitch.

To shake or tremble, as the hands or voice.

Example: "His voice wavered when the reporter brought up the controversial topic."

To falter; become unsteady; begin to fail or give way.

To be indecisive between choices; to feel or show doubt or indecision; to vacillate.

Example: "Despite all the terrible things that happened to her, she never wavered from her beliefs."

Wavering - as an adjective

Fluctuating; being in doubt; undetermined; indecisive; uncertain; unsteady.

Example Sentences

"Her wavering voice revealed her uncertainty."
"The wavering flame of the candle made the room feel cozy."
"He made a wavering decision and ended up regretting it."
"The dog's tail wagged in a wavering motion."
"Sarah's wavering commitment to the project frustrated her team."
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Word Game Points

Is WAVERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wavering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WAVERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is WAVERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wavering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WAVERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is WAVERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wavering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WAVERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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