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    Vacilante (en. Hesitant)

    /ba.siˈlan.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That shows indecision or doubt.
    His wavering attitude generated distrust among his colleagues.
    Su actitud vacilante generó desconfianza entre sus compañeros.
    That moves from side to side due to a lack of firmness.
    The tree was swaying due to the strong wind.
    El árbol estaba vacilante por el fuerte viento.
    Referring to an action that is performed with doubts or insecurity.
    He made a wavering movement before making the decision.
    Hizo un movimiento vacilante antes de tomar la decisión.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'vacilar', which comes from the Latin 'vacillare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wavering in life
    a person who does not make firm decisions.
    vacilante en la vida
    to be wavering
    to be in a state of doubt or indecision.
    estar vacilante
    unsteady step
    a step taken with insecurity.
    paso vacilante

    Related Words

    to hesitate
    to doubt or falter in decision-making.
    vacilar
    I hesitate
    state of doubt or hesitation.
    vacilo
    hesitation
    action of hesitating or faltering.
    vacilación

    Slang Meanings

    Ironic for referring to someone who tries to get attention.
    That guy is so wavering, he always wants to be the center of attention.
    Ese tipo es tan vacilante, siempre quiere ser el centro de atención.
    In some contexts, referring to someone who is unreliable.
    Don't trust him, he's very wavering.
    No confíes en él, es muy vacilante.