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vacillating individuals

[væsɪleɪtɪŋ ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz]
noun phrasepl: N/A (plural by nature)
indivíduos vacilantes
1. people who waver between different opinions, decisions, or courses of action; those who lack decisiveness or commitment
The vacillating individuals in the committee could not reach a consensus on the proposal.
Os indivíduos vacilantes na comissão não conseguiram chegar a um consenso sobre a proposta.
2. persons who repeatedly change their minds or show uncertainty about their choices
Vacillating individuals often struggle with leadership roles.
Os indivíduos vacilantes frequentemente enfrentam dificuldades em funções de liderança.
NYC Slang
flip-floppers
Synonyms
indecisive individualswavering peoplefence-sitterswishy-washy peopleirresolute persons
Antonyms
decisive individualsresolute peopledetermined personssteadfast individuals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pessoas indecisas
common colloquial alternative
Rio de Janeiro
caras de cima do muro
idiomatic expression for indecisive people
São Paulo
indivíduos oscilantes
alternative formal term
Portugal
pessoas irresolútas
more formal European Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

sitting on the fence
blowing hot and cold
having one foot in both camps
being a fence-sitter
unable to make up one's mind
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