waver — to become weak and begin to move unsteadily or begin to doubt
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become weak and begin to move unsteadily or begin to doubt
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈweɪvər/
Example Sentences
- The diet enthusiast's resolve began to waver when faced with a chocolate cake buffet.
- His confidence never wavered during the job interview, even when asked about his 'creative' employment gap.
- She wavered for hours between ordering pizza or salad, finally choosing both.
waver
VERB[/ˈweɪvər/]
to become weak and begin to move unsteadily or begin to doubt
A confused hiker wavers at a forest crossroads, unsure of which path to choose.
Wave says bye, surfer starts to cry - confidence begins to waver!
Waver by the cave, sir — one nervous explorer halts and shakes before stepping inside.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'waveren,' likely derived from Old Norse 'vafra' meaning to wave or flutter. The word is related to 'wave' and originally described the physical motion of something moving back and forth.
Breakdown
wave (move back and forth) + -er (one who does; something that does) = waver (one who wavers; to move unsteadily or hesitate)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The diet enthusiast's resolve began to waver when faced with a chocolate cake buffet.”
“His confidence never wavered during the job interview, even when asked about his 'creative' employment gap.”
“She wavered for hours between ordering pizza or salad, finally choosing both.”
“The student's attention began to waver during the three-hour lecture on tax law.”
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