waveringly

Meaning

In an unsteady, hesitant, or indecisive manner, often suggesting a lack of confidence or firmness.

Examples

• She spoke waveringly, unsure if her answer was correct.
• The old man walked waveringly across the icy path, gripping the railing.

Pronunciation: /ˈweɪvərɪŋli/

How to Use waveringly

speak waveringly (collocation)

To speak with an unsure or trembling voice. — "He spoke waveringly, his voice barely audible."

walk waveringly (collocation)

To walk in an unsteady or hesitant way. — "The injured bird flew waveringly towards its nest."

answer waveringly (collocation)

To give an answer with hesitation or uncertainty. — "She answered waveringly, not fully convinced of her own words."

Synonyms of waveringly

Words with a similar meaning to waveringly:

• hesitantly
• unsteadily
• indecisively
• irresolutely

Antonyms of waveringly

Words with the opposite meaning to waveringly:

• firmly
• steadily
• resolutely