Pronunciation: /ˈweɪvər/

Definitions of waver

noun a person who wavers or is indecisive

Example Sentences

A1 She felt a slight waver in her confidence before giving the presentation.

A2 The waver in his voice indicated his uncertainty about the decision.

B1 There was a noticeable waver in her commitment to the project.

B2 The politician's waver on the issue caused confusion among voters.

C1 The CEO's waver in his decision-making led to a decrease in company profits.

C2 Despite the waver in public opinion, the company stood by its controversial decision.

verb to sway back and forth, to show indecision or hesitation

Example Sentences

A1 She didn't waver in her decision to study abroad.

A2 The athlete's confidence wavered after a series of losses.

B1 His commitment to the project began to waver as the deadline approached.

B2 Despite the challenges, her determination never wavered.

C1 The CEO's resolve did not waver even in the face of criticism.

C2 His faith in the team's abilities never wavered, even during difficult times.

Examples of waver in a Sentence

formal Despite the economic challenges, the company did not waver in its commitment to innovation.

informal She didn't waver in her decision to pursue a career in music.

slang I told him not to waver on his plan to ask her out.

figurative His resolve was like a rock, never once did it waver in the face of adversity.

Grammatical Forms of waver

past tense

wavered

plural

wavers

comparative

more wavering

superlative

most wavering

present tense

wavers

future tense

will waver

perfect tense

have wavered

continuous tense

is wavering

singular

waver

positive degree

wavering

infinitive

to waver

gerund

wavering

participle

wavered

Origin and Evolution of waver

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'waver' originated from the Old English word 'wæfre', meaning to move unsteadily or fluctuate.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'waver' has retained its original meaning of wavering or hesitating, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe any kind of unsteady movement or uncertainty.