vacillation
noun | /vacillation/
the inability to decide between different opinions or actions; indecision
vacillation
noun | /vacillation/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMthe inability to decide between different opinions or actions; indecision
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Examples
"His vacillation on the offer cost him the position."
"Avoid vacillation in interviews — show clear intent."
Mnemonic Trick
VACILLATION → VARY + STILL — wavering back and forth; indecisive movement.
Etymology
From Latin vacillare “to sway, waver.”
Used for repeated indecision or hesitation.
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