flipflopping
Changing sides repeatedly
Flipflopping is reversing position on an issue, especially in politics.
The term implies opportunism or inconsistency rather than thoughtful reconsideration: Critics accused the senator of flipflopping on immigration.
Someone who flipflops may be called a flipflopper.
The word evokes the back-and-forth motion of a flipflop sandal.
Evasive, indecisive speech
- reversingGoing in opposite direction
- backtrackingReversing to find alternatives
- U-turnDirection-reversing driving maneuver
- inconsistencyLack of steady pattern
pivoting · hedging · pandering · opportunism · position · stance · campaign · candidate
Swaying between choices
- waveringShowing unsteady resolve
- ditheringProlonged indecisive hesitation
- hesitatingPausing with doubt
- oscillatingSwinging back and forth
uncertain · ambivalent · torn · conflicted · wishy-washy · back-and-forth · undecided · waffling
waffling
Evasive, indecisive speech
- reversingGoing in opposite direction
- backtrackingReversing to find alternatives
- U-turnDirection-reversing driving maneuver
inconsistency · pivoting · hedging · pandering · opportunism · position · stance · campaign · candidate · voters
vacillating
Swaying between choices
- waveringShowing unsteady resolve
- ditheringProlonged indecisive hesitation
- hesitatingPausing with doubt
oscillating · uncertain · ambivalent · torn · conflicted · wishy-washy · back-and-forth · undecided · waffling · changing
flapping
Rapid wing motion
- slappingStriking with open palm
- sandalsOpen strappy footwear
- thongsNarrow-strapped footwear or underwear
bouncing · loose · dangling · swinging · wobbling · jiggling · waggling · swaying · movement · floppy
flipfloppingsteadfastness
Firm loyal dedication
consistency · constancy · unwavering · holding firm · steadfast
flipfloppingdecisiveness
Ability to choose firmly
resolute · resolve · decisive · resolution · determined
flipfloppingprincipled
Having strong moral beliefs
conviction · integrity · true to one's word · backbone · moral courage
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