waver
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6.9
- noun
- /ˈweɪvər/
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vacilación
- She hesitated for a moment, a waver in her confidence before giving her answer.
Examples
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Not a bright light like the sun, it flickered, tickling her blindness with little flares and wavers.
Fiction book (1991) -
There was a noticeable waver in his voice as he spoke, revealing his uncertainty.
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And do anything for you without any waver.
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The only light is the feeble waver from a candle.
Fiction book (1992) -
Uncertain singer: wavers between speaking and singing voices; uses a limited singing range (usually up to F4).
Academic text (1994) -
During the meeting, a slight waver in her decision-making made everyone pause.
Synonyms
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2.8
A short pause before you speak or act because you feel unsure
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4.2
A short pause before you act because you are not sure
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5.3
A short pause before doing or saying something because you feel unsure
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4.3
Short times when a person feels unsure about a choice or situation
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8.5
Not being able to decide and changing your mind often
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7.0
A feeling of being unsure and slow to decide
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6.3
A short pause of uncertainty, often in speech or action
Antonyms
Compounds
- Offensive
A person who shows strong support for their country often in aggressive ways
How Hesitant
Surface Forms
Etymology
Waver comes from the same root as wave, meaning 'a small moving motion', so a waver is a short, shaky moment in speech or choice. That is why a 'waver' is a noticeable pause or hesitation.