Wavering

Pronunciation: /ˈweɪvərɪŋ/

Definitions of wavering

verb to move back and forth in a steady rhythm

Example Sentences

A1 She is wavering between two choices.

A2 The student's confidence was wavering as the exam approached.

B1 His commitment to the project was wavering due to lack of support.

B2 The politician's popularity is wavering after recent scandals.

C1 The CEO's decision-making is wavering under pressure from shareholders.

C2 The athlete's performance has been wavering lately, causing concern among fans.

adjective showing indecision or uncertainty

Example Sentences

A1 She walked with a wavering step, unsure of where to go.

A2 His wavering voice betrayed his nervousness during the presentation.

B1 The politician's wavering stance on the issue caused confusion among voters.

B2 The athlete's performance was affected by her wavering confidence in her abilities.

C1 The CEO's wavering decision-making skills led to instability within the company.

C2 The artist's wavering commitment to her craft ultimately hindered her success in the industry.

Grammatical Forms of wavering

• past tense: wavered
• plural: waverings
• comparative: more wavering
• superlative: most wavering
• present tense: wavers
• future tense: will waver
• perfect tense: have wavered
• continuous tense: is wavering
• singular: wavering
• positive degree: wavering
• infinitive: to waver
• gerund: wavering
• participle: wavering

Origin and Evolution of wavering

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'wavering' originated from the Old English word 'wæfre', meaning to move to and fro or sway.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'wavering' has evolved to encompass not just physical movement but also uncertainty or indecision in one's thoughts or actions.