Waver Meaning in English
word
ˈweɪvɝ
WAY-vur
wˈeɪvɐ
WAY-vuh
Definition
To hesitate or be unsure between two possibilities, or to move unsteadily back and forth. Can refer to both decisions and physical motion.
Usage & Nuances
More formal or literary than 'hesitate'; often used for indecision ('waver between A and B'), or for things physically shaking (a candle flame wavers). Not used for technical or business decisions as often as 'hesitate'.
Spanish: vacilar - titubear - dudarPortuguese (BR): vacilar - hesitar - oscilarPortuguese (PT): vacilar - hesitar - oscilarChinese (Simplified): 动摇 - 犹豫Chinese (Traditional): 動搖 - 猶豫Hindi: डगमगाना - हिचकिचानाArabic: يتردد - يتذبذبBengali: দ্বিধাগ্রস্ত হওয়া - দুলে ওঠাRussian: колебаться - дрожатьJapanese: ためらう - 揺らめくVietnamese: do dự - lung layKorean: 흔들리다 - 망설이다Turkish: tereddüt etmek - dalgalanmakUrdu: ہچکچانا - لرزناIndonesian: ragu-ragu - bergetar
Example Sentences
She started to waver when making her decision.
basic
The candle flame wavered in the wind.
basic
His voice wavered as he spoke.
basic
I tend to waver when I have to make big choices.
natural
His confidence didn't waver despite the pressure.
natural
Don’t waver—just go for it!
natural