Wobblings — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈwä-bəl/ wob·ble

Meaning & Definition of Wobblings

Wobblings (verb)

  1. to move or proceed with an irregular rocking or staggering motion or unsteadily and clumsily from side to side
  2. tremble, quaver
  3. waver, vacillate

Wobblings (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a state or an instance of temporary inaction because of uncertainty about the right course of action

    "the mayor's apparent wobbling on the issue of increased property taxes"

    similar: faltering, fence-sitting, hesitance, hesitancy, hesitation, indecision, irresolution, pause, shilly-shally, shilly-shallying, vacillation, wavering
    related: delay, hawing, procrastination, waiting, arrière-pensée, misgiving, second thought, consideration, debate, deliberation, doubt, incertitude, indecisiveness, indetermination, uncertainness, uncertainty, avoidance, equivocation, aversion, disinclination, indisposition, reluctance, unwillingness, faintheartedness, shyness, timidity, timidness
    near: certainty, certitude, confidence, decisiveness, determination, firmness, resoluteness, resolution, sureness, alacrity, eagerness, readiness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Wobblings

The most common words with a similar meaning to Wobblings:

faltering, fence-sitting, hesitance, hesitancy, hesitation, indecision, irresolution, pause, shilly-shally, shilly-shallying, vacillation, wavering

Related Words for Wobblings

delay, hawing, procrastination, waiting, arrière-pensée, misgiving, second thought, consideration, debate, deliberation, doubt, incertitude, indecisiveness, indetermination, uncertainness, uncertainty, avoidance, equivocation, aversion, disinclination, indisposition, reluctance, unwillingness, faintheartedness, shyness, timidity, timidness

Near Antonyms of Wobblings

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

Word Forms of Wobblings

Inflections: wobbled, wabbled, wobbling, wabbling

Derived words: wobbler (noun), wobbliness (noun), wobbly (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Wobblings

probably from Low German wabbeln; akin to Old English wǣfre restless waver

First known use: 1657i

Frequently Asked Questions about Wobblings

What does "Wobblings" mean?

"Wobblings" means to move or proceed with an irregular rocking or staggering motion or unsteadily and clumsily from side to side. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to move or proceed with an irregular rocking or staggering motion or unsteadily and clumsily from side to side.

What is another word for "Wobblings"?

Other words for "Wobblings" include faltering, fence-sitting, hesitance, hesitancy, hesitation, indecision, irresolution and pause. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Wobblings" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Wobblings"?

There are 39 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Wobblings". Common alternatives include faltering, fence-sitting, hesitance, hesitancy, hesitation, indecision, irresolution, pause, shilly-shally and shilly-shallying.

How do you use "Wobblings" in a sentence?

Examples of "Wobblings" in a sentence: "the mayor's apparent wobbling on the issue of increased property taxes".

Is "Wobblings" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Wobblings" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Wobblings"?

"Wobblings" is pronounced /ˈwä-bəl/ and divided into syllables as wob·ble.

What is the origin of the word "Wobblings"?

"Wobblings" comes from probably from Low German wabbeln; akin to Old English wǣfre restless waver. First known use: 1657i.

What is another word for "Wobblings" meaning "a state or an instance of temporary inaction because of uncertainty about the right course of action"?

When "Wobblings" (noun) means a state or an instance of temporary inaction because of uncertainty about the right course of action, synonyms include faltering, fence-sitting, hesitance, hesitancy, hesitation and indecision.