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What is another word for Vacillation? – 124 Vacillation Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    hesitation indecision uncertainty doubt ambiguity wavering fluctuation oscillation instability unsteadiness precariousness shakiness precariousness instability irresolution indecisiveness ambivalence equivocation tergiversation dithering wavering faltering stumbling stammering stuttering stalling procrastination delay dilatory sluggishness languor lassitude lethargy indolence inertness inactivity inaction.

    Meaning of Vacillation

    The primary meaning of the word "Vacillation" is the act of hesitating or being indecisive.

    Definitions

    • The act of vacillating or the state of being vacillating, characterized by hesitation or indecision
    • A wavering or fluctuation, especially in opinion, attitude, or loyalty
    • The act of being uncertain or undecided about something

    Etymology of Vacillation

    The word "Vacillation" originates from the Latin "vacillare," which means to sway or waver, and the suffix "-ation," which forms a noun indicating a process or state
    The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of hesitating or being indecisive

    Example Uses

    • The company's vacillation on the issue of employee benefits led to a decline in worker morale
    • After much vacillation, she finally decided to take the job offer
    • The politician's vacillation on the topic of taxation made it difficult for voters to understand his stance

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    decisiveness resolve determination firmness steadfastness stability consistency certainty confidence conviction resoluteness unwaveringness unshakeability fixedness steadiness dependability reliability constancy permanence solidity.

    Related Nouns

    indecision uncertainty doubt ambiguity instability unsteadiness precariousness irresolution indecisiveness ambivalence equivocation tergiversation hesitation wavering fluctuation oscillation instability precariousness shakiness dithering faltering stumbling.

    Related Verbs

    hesitate waver fluctuate oscillate dither falter stumble procrastinate delay vacillate tergiversate equivocate ambulate linger loiter tarry linger hover pause deliberate.

    Related Adjectives

    indecisive uncertain doubtful ambiguous unstable unsteady precarious shaky irresolute indecisive ambivalent equivocal tergiversating hesitant wavering fluctuating oscillating dithering faltering stumbling sluggish languid lethargic indolent inert.