vacillate

[US]/ˈvæsəleɪt/
[UK]/ˈvæsəleɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. fluctuate; hesitate; waver

Example Sentences

to vacillate between hope and fear

I had for a time vacillated between teaching and journalism.

Such parents vacillate between saying no and giving in—but neither response seems satisfactory to them.

She vacillated so long about attending the concert that when she decided to go, the tickets were sold out.

Without doubt, the national bourgeoisie tends to vacillate, but we should, nevertheless, make use of its positive side, uniting with it as well as struggling against it.

She tends to vacillate between two options when making decisions.

His vacillating attitude is causing confusion among the team members.

Don't vacillate, just make a choice and stick to it.

I vacillate between wanting to travel and wanting to stay home.

The company's vacillating policies are affecting employee morale.

She vacillated for days before finally making a decision.

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