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waveringly Synonyms
Another word for waveringly
Choosing another word for waveringly depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a hesitant, indecisive, or fluctuating manner, without firm resolve.
Usage Example
"When asked to commit to the five-year schedule, the director replied hesitantly that he needed more time to consult the board."
Strongest
hesitantly
indecisively
irresolutely
uncertainly
Strong
tentatively
haltingly
• adverb (Context 2)
With an unsteady, trembling, or flickering motion or sound.
Usage Example
"The single candle flame burned unsteadily in the drafty hallway."
Strongest
unsteadily
tremblingly
quaveringly
Strong
shakily
falteringly
flickeringly
Opposites of waveringly
The opposite of waveringly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
steadily
unwaveringly
resolutely
decisively
steadfastly
firmly
evenly
confidently
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Waveringly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/waveringly