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/
Korean meaning: 흔들리다, 동요하다, 망설이다
Korean pronunciation: **웨**이버
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.
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Waver by the cave, sir — one nervous explorer halts and shakes before stepping inside.
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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.
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“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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