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vacillating course

[/ˈvæsɪleɪtɪŋ kɔːrs/]
noun phrasepl: vacillating courses
curso vacilante; trajetória incerta
1. A path, direction, or plan of action that is uncertain, indecisive, or subject to frequent changes
The government's vacillating course on climate policy confused investors and environmentalists alike.
O curso vacilante do governo sobre política climática confundiu investidores e ambientalistas.
2. A strategy or approach that lacks consistency and involves wavering between different positions or decisions
The company's vacillating course led to poor market performance and employee dissatisfaction.
O curso vacilante da empresa levou a um desempenho ruim no mercado e insatisfação dos funcionários.
Synonyms
wavering pathuncertain directionindecisive approachinconsistent strategyfluctuating courseerratic path
Antonyms
steady courseunwavering pathconsistent directiondecisive approachfirm strategyfixed course

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
curso vacilante; caminho incerto
Common usage in business and political contexts
São Paulo
trajetória oscilante; rumo indeciso
Frequently used in corporate and economic discussions
Portugal
trajecto vacilante; rumo incerto
Standard usage with slightly different spelling conventions

Related Idioms & Phrases

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shifting ground
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