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wavering course

[ˈweɪvərɪŋ kɔːrs]
nounpl: wavering courses
curso vacilante
1. A path, direction, or plan of action that lacks consistency, determination, or clear direction; indecisive movement or behavior
The company's wavering course left investors uncertain about its future strategy.
O curso vacilante da empresa deixou os investidores incertos sobre sua estratégia futura.
2. A literal or figurative journey marked by hesitation, instability, or changes in direction
His wavering course through college reflected his indecision about his major.
Seu curso vacilante pela faculdade refletiu sua indecisão sobre sua especialização.
Synonyms
uncertain pathindecisive directioninconsistent approachunsteady coursefaltering trajectory
Antonyms
steady coursefirm directionunwavering pathresolute courseconsistent direction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
curso vacilante
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
trajecto vacilante
Portuguese may prefer 'trajecto' over 'curso' in some contexts
General Brazilian
rumo incerto
Alternative expression meaning uncertain direction

Related Idioms & Phrases

to chart a wavering course
to follow a wavering course
between the devil and the deep blue sea
fence-sitting
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