Meaning & use
Wavered
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Moved or fluctuated unsteadily, or showed hesitation or indecision between different courses of action.
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The flame of the candle wavered in the draft.
He wavered between accepting the job offer and staying at his current company.
A note on using this word
Wavered can describe either physical unsteadiness, like a flickering light, or mental indecision, making it a versatile word for both literal and figurative contexts.
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Words with an opposite meaning
resolvedstood firm
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