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vacilantemente

[va-si-LAN-te-MEN-te]
adverb
hesitatingly, wavering, vacillatingly
1. in a manner that shows indecision, uncertainty, or lack of firmness
He vacillatingly agreed to the proposal, unsure of his decision.
Ele concordou vacilantemente com a proposta, incerto de sua decisão.
2. in a way that fluctuates or wavers between two positions or opinions
She spoke vacillatingly about her future plans.
Ela falou vacilantemente sobre seus planos futuros.
Synonyms
hesitantementeincertamenteduvidosamenteirresolutamentetimidamente
Antonyms
firmementedecididamenteresolutamenteseguramentecategoricamente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vacilantemente
Standard usage, commonly understood
Portugal
vacilantemente
Standard usage, though less frequently used than hesitantly forms

Related Idioms & Phrases

falar vacilantemente
agir vacilantemente
concordar vacilantemente
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