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Synonyms & Similar Words
vacillate
fluctuate
hesitate
falter
tremble
quiver
shake
tremor
oscillate
undulate
wobble
teeter
sway
totter
stumble
stagger
reel
lurch
pitch
yaw
wriggle
squirm
twist
turn
swing
pivot
seesaw
fluctuation
wavering
uncertainty
indecision
irresolution
doubt
uncertainty
instability
unsteadiness
shakiness
precariousness
instability
precariousness
Meaning of Waver
The primary meaning of the word "Waver" is to move unsteadily from side to side or to show a lack of confidence or determination.
Definitions
- To move with an unsteady, wavering motion, typically due to weakness, fear, or uncertainty
- To show a lack of confidence or determination, often resulting in indecision or hesitation
- To become less strong or less determined, often due to external factors or internal doubts
Etymology of Waver
The word "Waver" originates from the Old Norse word "vafr", meaning "unsteady" or "wavering", which is also related to the Old English word "wafian", meaning "to wavering" or "to move unsteadily"
Historically, the word "Waver" has been used to describe physical movements, such as the wavering of a flame or the unsteady gait of a person, as well as metaphorical concepts, such as a person's resolve or confidence
Example Uses
- Her voice began to waver as she spoke about her fears and doubts
- The athlete's confidence started to waver after a series of losses
- The branches of the tree wavered in the strong wind
- The company's commitment to the project began to waver due to financial constraints