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waveringly


Meanings
  • adverb

    Moving or tending to move unsteadily or with hesitation.


Variants
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waver , wavered , waverer , waverers , wavering , waveringly , wavers
Etymology
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Originally meaning 'to sway from side to side', waveringly is derived from the Old English word 'waefian', which means 'to waver' or 'to sway'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'waveringly' contains the letter 'r' six times.

  2. The word 'waveringly' has seven letters, making it a relatively short English word.


Related Concepts
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  1. hesitancy: The quality of being hesitant or uncertain in one's actions or decisions.

  2. uncertainty: The state of being unsure or doubtful about something.


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Waveringly is often used in literature to describe characters who are uncertain or hesitant in their actions or decisions. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, the title character waveringly contemplates whether or not to avenge his father's death.

How to Memorize "waveringly"

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    - Imagine a person swaying back and forth, unable to make a decision. Visualize the word 'waveringly' written out in your mind.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'waveringly' with the idea of uncertainty or hesitation. Think of a time when you have been unsure about something and used the word 'waveringly' to describe your actions.

  3. mnemonics

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