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wavering

[ˈweɪvərɪŋ]
adjective/noun
oscilante, vacilante, indeciso
1. (adjective) showing lack of firmness or conviction; hesitating between different opinions or courses of action
His wavering commitment to the project was concerning.
Seu comprometimento vacilante com o projeto era preocupante.
2. (adjective) moving back and forth unsteadily; flickering
The wavering flame cast dancing shadows on the wall.
A chama oscilante projetava sombras dançantes na parede.
3. (noun) the action of hesitating or being indecisive
There was no wavering in her resolve to succeed.
Não havia vacilação em sua determinação de ter sucesso.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy, flip-flopping
Synonyms
hesitantindecisivevacillatingfalteringuncertainunsteady
Antonyms
steadyfirmresolutedecisiveunwaveringconstant

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vacilante, oscilante, indeciso
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
indeciso, irresoluto
Often used in business and formal contexts
Portugal
vacilante, irresoluto, hesitante
Formal Portuguese preference for 'irresoluto'

Related Idioms & Phrases

without wavering - sem vacilar
wavering between two options - oscilando entre duas opções
not a moment's wavering - nem um momento de vacilação
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