Vacillating

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Pronunciation: /ˈvæsəˌleɪtɪŋ/

Definitions of vacillating

verb present participle of vacillate, meaning to waver in mind or opinion; indecisive

Example Sentences

A1 She is vacillating between two job offers.

A2 He vacillated on whether to go to the party or stay home.

B1 The committee vacillated on which candidate to choose for the position.

B2 After vacillating for weeks, she finally made a decision about where to go on vacation.

C1 His vacillating nature makes it difficult for others to trust his judgment.

C2 The CEO's vacillating leadership style has led to uncertainty among the employees.

adjective describing someone or something that is indecisive or wavering

Example Sentences

A1 She is vacillating between two options for dinner tonight.

A2 The vacillating weather made it difficult to plan outdoor activities.

B1 His vacillating attitude towards the project is causing delays.

B2 The vacillating stock market is making investors nervous.

C1 Her vacillating leadership style is causing confusion among team members.

C2 The vacillating political climate is making it hard to predict future outcomes.

Examples of vacillating in a Sentence

formal The board members have been vacillating on whether to approve the new budget proposal.

informal She's always vacillating between which movie to watch on movie night.

slang Stop vacillating and just pick a restaurant already!

figurative His vacillating thoughts mirrored the turbulent ocean waves.

Grammatical Forms of vacillating

past tense

vacillated

plural

vacillating

comparative

more vacillating

superlative

most vacillating

present tense

vacillates

future tense

will vacillate

perfect tense

has vacillated

continuous tense

is vacillating

singular

vacillating

positive degree

vacillating

infinitive

to vacillate

gerund

vacillating

participle

vacillating

Origin and Evolution of vacillating

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'vacillating' originated from the Latin word 'vacillare' which means 'to sway or waver'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'vacillating' has come to be associated with indecisiveness or uncertainty in decision-making.