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vacillating
[/ˈvæsɪleɪtɪŋ/]
adjective
vacilante
1.
unable to decide or act with firmness; wavering between two opinions or courses of action
The vacillating politician could not commit to a clear stance on the issue.
O político vacilante não conseguiu se comprometer com uma posição clara sobre a questão.
2.
fluctuating or oscillating between states or values
The vacillating temperature made it difficult to know what to wear.
A temperatura vacilante dificultou saber o que vestir.
Synonyms
indecisive
hesitant
wavering
irresolute
undecided
uncertain
fluctuating
Antonyms
decisive
resolute
steadfast
determined
unwavering
consistent
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
vacilante
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
vacilante; indeciso
common alternative
São Paulo
vacilante
standard usage
Portugal
vacilante; indeciso
standard usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
to blow hot and cold
to sit on the fence
to have cold feet
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