Vacillation (Noun)
Meaning 1
Indecision in speech or action.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
Changing location by moving back and forth.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The ship's captain was known for his vacillation between the two ports, never staying in one place for too long, much to the frustration of the crew and passengers.
- The frequent change in plans led to a lot of vacillation between destinations, making it difficult for the travel agency to solidify the itinerary.
- The tourist's constant vacillation between visiting the beach and the city made for a disjointed and tiring trip.
- The nomadic tribe's lifestyle involved much vacillation between different regions in search of better grazing and hunting grounds for their livestock.
- The driver's vacillation between taking the highway or the scenic route added an extra hour to what was already a long road trip.