vacillating

Meaning 1: when describing indecision

Waver between different opinions, actions, or decisions.

Examples

• She continued to vacillate between accepting the job offer and staying in her current role.
• The committee vacillated for weeks before finally reaching a consensus on the budget.

Meaning 2: when describing physical movement

To sway or stagger unsteadily (archaic/literary).

Examples

• The old bridge seemed to vacillate under the weight of the heavy wind.
• He vacillated slightly as he stood up from the chair after a long illness.

Pronunciation: /ˈvæsɪleɪt/

How to Use vacillating

vacillate between (prepositional phrase)

To be unable to choose between two options. — "He vacillated between anger and sadness."

vacillate on (prepositional phrase)

To be indecisive regarding a specific topic. — "The board continued to vacillate on the new policy."

Synonyms of vacillating

Words with a similar meaning to vacillating:

• waver
• hesitate
• dither
• oscillate

Antonyms of vacillating

Words with the opposite meaning to vacillating:

• decide
• resolve