vacillation

The word “vacillation” has 4 syllables: va-cil-la-tion

It's pronounced as /ˌvæsɪˈleɪʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for vacillation?

In the thesaurus, “vacillation” has 47 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for vacillation along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for vacillation

aversion
avoidance
consideration
debate
delay
deliberation
disinclination
doubt
equivocation
faintheartedness
faltering
fence-sitting
hawing
hesitance
hesitancy
hesitation
incertitude
inconstancy
indecision
indecisiveness
indetermination
indisposition
irresoluteness
irresolution
misgiving
pause
procrastination
reluctance
second thought
shilly-shally
shilly-shallying
shyness
sway
swaying
swing
tentativeness
timidity
timidness
uncertainness
uncertainty
unwillingness
vibration
wabbling
waiting
wave
wavering
wobbling

Antonyms for vacillation

alacrity
certainty
certitude
confidence
decisiveness
determination
eagerness
firmness
readiness
resoluteness
resolution
sureness

Meanings of vacillation

noun
1. Indecision in speech or action.
2. Changing location by moving back and forth.

Example Sentences

The leader's vacillation on important decisions created uncertainty among the team.
Her constant vacillation between career paths left her feeling lost.
The stock market experienced a period of vacillation due to economic uncertainty.
The student's vacillation between study methods hindered academic progress.
The company suffered setbacks as a result of management's vacillation in strategy.

On this page you'll find 59 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to vacillation, such as: alacrity, aversion, avoidance, certainty, certitude, confidence, consideration.

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