Basic Details
Word: Wavering
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To move back and forth or to be uncertain about what to choose.
Synonyms: Hesitating, undecided, fluctuating
Antonyms: Resolute, determined, steady
Idioms and Phrases
- Wavering on the fence: Unable to make a decision. Example: "She was wavering on the fence about which movie to watch, torn between comedy and action."
- Waver like a candle in the wind: To be fragile or weak in one's decisions or beliefs. Example: "His confidence wavered like a candle in the wind as he faced the challenging questions."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The politician's wavering stance on the issue made voters unsure of where he truly stood.
Example 2: As she faced the final exam, her confidence began wavering, and she started second-guessing her answers.
Example 3: The light from the candle wavered, casting flickering shadows across the room.
Fun Fact
The term "waver" comes from the Old English word "wafrian," which means to vacillate or to oscillate. It reflects the uncertain movement or lack of decision.
Famous Quote
"In the end, we only regret the chances we didnt take, the relationships we were afraid to have, and the decisions we waited too long to make." Lewis Carroll
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "wavering" mean?
a) Moving steadily
b) Unable to choose
c) Speaking loudly
d) Eating quickly
Answer: b) Unable to choose
2. Which of these is a synonym of "wavering"?
a) Resolute
b) Hesitating
c) Firm
d) Stubborn
Answer: b) Hesitating
3. Which of the following is the antonym of "wavering"?
a) Steady
b) Uncertain
c) Fluctuating
d) Indecisive
Answer: a) Steady
4. Which sentence uses "wavering" correctly?
a) The trees were wavering in the storm.
b) She was wavering on her decision about going to the party.
c) He walked across the street waveringly.
d) Wavering is a fun game to play.
Answer: b) She was wavering on her decision about going to the party.
5. What does the idiom "wavering on the fence" mean?
a) To stand still
b) To make a quick choice
c) To be unable to make a decision
d) To jump over a barrier
Answer: c) To be unable to make a decision
