Wavered Meaning in English
word · lemma: waver
ˈweɪvɝd
WAY-verd
wˈeɪvəd
WAY-vuhd
Definition
To not be certain about what to do, often changing your mind back and forth. It can also mean to move or shake slightly, as if unsteady.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or written; common with feelings, decisions, or beliefs. Often paired with 'wavered between', 'wavered for a moment', 'never wavered'. Don’t confuse with 'wavering' (adjective or continuous tense). Refers both to mental hesitation and physical unsteadiness.
Spanish: vaciló - dudóPortuguese (BR): vacilou - hesitouPortuguese (PT): vacilou - hesitouChinese (Simplified): 犹豫了 - 动摇了Chinese (Traditional): 猶豫了 - 動搖了Hindi: डगमगाया - हिचकिचायाArabic: ترددBengali: দ্বিধান্বিত হওয়া - কাঁপাRussian: колебался - дрожалJapanese: 迷う - 揺らめくVietnamese: do dự - rung rinhKorean: 흔들리다 - 망설이다Turkish: tereddüt etmek - titremekUrdu: متذبذب ہونا - ہچکچاناIndonesian: ragu - goyah
Example Sentences
She wavered before giving her answer.
basic
His voice wavered when he spoke about his past.
basic
The candle's flame wavered in the wind.
basic
I almost wavered, but I stood by my decision.
natural
Her commitment never wavered during those difficult months.
natural
They wavered between pizza and burgers for dinner.
natural