wavering mind

Meanings

1. 1nouncountable

   a state of mind in which someone keeps changing their decision or cannot stay focused

   Grammar: Usually used with 'a' or 'his/her': 'a wavering mind.' It is not common in the plural.

   Patterns

   • a wavering mind
   • with a wavering mind
   • have a wavering mind

   He approached the offer with a wavering mind, unable to decide.

   Her wavering mind made it hard for the team to plan ahead.

   After weeks of a wavering mind, she finally chose to stay.

2. 2nouncountable

   a mind that is losing confidence or determination

   Grammar: Often follows verbs like 'show' or 'reveal': 'showed a wavering mind.'

   Patterns

   • show a wavering mind
   • reveal a wavering mind

   The coach saw a wavering mind in the young player.

   His speech revealed a wavering mind rather than firm belief.

Common combinations

a wavering mind

A wavering mind can cost you a good opportunity.

with a wavering mind

She spoke with a wavering mind, unsure of her own words.

show a wavering mind

The manager showed a wavering mind during the meeting.

steady a wavering mind

A good friend can steady a wavering mind.

Synonyms and how they differ

indecision

A more common noun for the state of not being able to decide.

uncertainty

Broader; it can refer to any unclear situation, not just someone's mind.

hesitation

Focuses on the pause before acting, not the ongoing mental state.

Opposites

Word family

waver verb

To become unsteady or to keep changing your mind.

wavering adjective

Not steady or certain, as in 'wavering support'.

waveringly adverb

In an unsteady or uncertain way.

Commonly confused: wavering mind or wandering mind?

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