waffled

Couldn't decide firmly

Waffled means spoke or wrote evasively, avoiding commitment to a clear position: He waffled on the question of tax increases.

Politicians waffle when they hedge, equivocate, or change positions to avoid alienating anyone.

In British usage, waffle can also mean rambling on at length without saying much: She waffled on for twenty minutes.

speech

rambled

Spoke aimlessly, at length

sidestepped · evaded · deflected · filibustered · prevaricated · obfuscated · beat around the bush · verbose · long-winded · padded

indecision

wavering

Showing unsteady resolve

flip-flopping · oscillating · hesitating · hem and haw · shilly-shally · back and forth · wishy-washy · noncommittal · irresolute · undecided

texture

crispy

Brittle and snapping

checkered · latticed · embossed · dimpled · honeycomb · textured · imprinted · ridged · grooved · Belgian

Opposites
decisiveness

waffleddecided

Reached a conclusion

resolved · committed · took a stand · doubled down · persevered

communication clarity

waffleddeclared

Stated with authority

asserted · proclaimed · got to the point · leveled · pronounced

commitment to action

waffledtook action

Responded with effort

jumped in · pulled the trigger · bit the bullet · went all in

Phrases
Family

waffle, waffles, waffling, waffler, wafflers

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G