flip-flopped
Switched positions completely
Flip-flopped is the past tense of flip-flop, which means to reverse one's position or opinion, especially in a way that seems opportunistic or inconsistent.
Politicians are often accused of flip-flopping when they change stances on issues: She flip-flopped on immigration reform after the polls shifted.
The term evokes the back-and-forth motion of the casual sandal, suggesting indecisiveness or lack of conviction.
Showed unsteady resolve
- vacillatedChanged mind repeatedly
- oscillatedMoved rhythmically between positions
- waffledSpoke evasively, indecisively
- ditheredWas unable to decide
teetered · seesawed · fluctuated · swung · alternated · hemmed and hawed · shilly-shallied · went back and forth
Reversed one's path
- reversedFlipped to opposite orientation
- retractedWithdrew a prior statement
- recantedWithdrew a stated belief
- about-faceFull directional reversal
U-turn · changed · pivoted · switched · shifted · backpedaled · reneged · contradicted
Lacking steady uniformity
- unpredictableCannot be anticipated
- untrustworthyNot deserving of confidence
- fickleErratically disloyal in affection
- erraticLacking regularity or consistency
capricious · undependable · two-faced · wishy-washy · spineless · weak · uncommitted · insincere
wavered
Showed unsteady resolve
- vacillatedChanged mind repeatedly
- oscillatedMoved rhythmically between positions
- waffledSpoke evasively, indecisively
dithered · teetered · seesawed · fluctuated · swung · alternated · hemmed and hawed · shilly-shallied · went back and forth · changed mind
backtracked
Reversed one's path
- reversedFlipped to opposite orientation
- retractedWithdrew a prior statement
- recantedWithdrew a stated belief
about-face · U-turn · changed · pivoted · switched · shifted · backpedaled · reneged · contradicted · overturned
inconsistent
Lacking steady uniformity
- unpredictableCannot be anticipated
- untrustworthyNot deserving of confidence
- fickleErratically disloyal in affection
erratic · capricious · undependable · two-faced · wishy-washy · spineless · weak · uncommitted · insincere · disingenuous
partisan
Biased toward one side
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
- candidatePerson seeking selection
- electionOrganized public voting
platform · promise · position · stance · policy · vote · issue · opponent · debate · pundit
flip-floppedsteadfast
Firmly loyal, unshakeable
unwavering · consistent · committed · resolute · dedicated
flip-floppeddetermined
Firmly committed to purpose
resolved · firm · certain · unequivocal · unhesitating
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