Waver

/ˈweɪ.vər/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to move back and forth unsteadily; to sway.

The candle's flame began to waver in the draft.

to be indecisive or uncertain; to hesitate.

She started to waver between going to the party and staying home.

to lose strength or firmness; to become less resolute.

His confidence began to waver as the deadline approached.

Middle English 'waweren', from Old English 'wafrian'.

waver between options

to be undecided about different choices.

waver in confidence

to lose confidence or certainty.

waver like a leaf

to be unsteady or prone to change.

hesitate

to pause before making a decision.

vacillate

to waver in mind or opinion.

falter

to lose strength or momentum.

to be indecisive about something

Stop wavering and just choose a restaurant!

to hesitate in a casual situation

He's wavering on whether to go to the party or stay home.