Meaning & Definition of Waver in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: to hesitate in making a choice or decision

  Example Sentence: She seemed to waver between two choices.

• Definition: to become unsteady; to falter

  Example Sentence: The flame of the candle began to waver in the breeze.

• Definition: to fluctuate in opinion or allegiance

  Example Sentence: His loyalty to the party began to waver after the scandal.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• 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.

Translations

• Spanish: vacilar

• French: hésiter

• German: zögern

• Russian: колебаться

Related Words

• hesitate: to pause before making a decision.

• vacillate: to waver in mind or opinion.

• falter: to lose strength or momentum.

Slang Meanings of waver

• Meaning: to be indecisive about something

  Example Sentence: Stop wavering and just choose a restaurant!

• Meaning: to hesitate in a casual situation

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