vacillating — wavering between different opinions or actions; unable to decide
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: wavering between different opinions or actions; unable to decide
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvæsɪleɪtɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 우유부단한, 결정을 내리지 못하고 망설이는
Korean pronunciation: **배**실레이팅
Example Sentences
- The vacillating customer spent three hours choosing between chocolate and vanilla ice cream.
- Her vacillating responses during the interview made a poor impression.
- The vacillating weather couldn't decide whether to rain or shine.
vacillating
ADJECTIVE//ˈvæsɪleɪtɪŋ//
wavering between different opinions or actions; unable to decide
The vacillating chef cannot decide which dish to flip first
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Vacillating and oscillating, endlessly calculating!
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Origin
From Latin 'vacillare' meaning 'to sway, stagger, or wobble.' The word originally described physical swaying motion, like a drunk person stumbling, before extending to mean wavering in decisions or opinions.
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“The vacillating customer spent three hours choosing between chocolate and vanilla ice cream.”
“Her vacillating responses during the interview made a poor impression.”
“The vacillating weather couldn't decide whether to rain or shine.”
“Stop being so vacillating and just pick a restaurant already!”
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