She's hedging.
Source: tatoeba (311444)
Hedging
/ˈhɛd͡ʒɪŋ/
Synonyms for "hedging" (140 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (28)
Noun(6 words)
allowancebickeringbogglingcalculationcanninesscaptiouscaptiousnesscarecareful considerationcarefulnesscautioncautiousnesscavilingcessionchicanechicanerychoplogiccircumscriptioncircumspectionconcession
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deliberate stagesdeliberateness
Strong matches (42)
deliberationdiscretiondodgingequivocalequivocationequivocatoryevasionevasiveexceptionexemptionextenuating circumstancesfencinggingerlinessgrain of saltgrantguardednesshairsplittinghedgeheedheedfulness
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Noun(13 words)
demurenessdiffidencediscourse hedgeenclose with hedgesequivocationsevasivenesshedge strategyhedge termhintinglitotesmincingmitigatingmitigation language
Adjective(1 words)
imprecise wording
Related words (70)
Noun(22 words)
modestyoffsettingoffsetting positionpalliationplantprobabilisticprotectivequalifyrisk managementrisk reducingrisk-hedgingshrub bordersoftensquirrelingsugarcoatingtemporizingtentativeuncertainty-markingunderstatementswaffle
modificationnit pickingnit-pickingpalteringparryingpawkinesspettifoggerypettypicayuneprevaricationprior consultationprudenceprudentialnesspussyfootingqualificationquibblingregardfulnessreservationreserverestriction
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Adjective(2 words)
polite intensifier usagequalifying term
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: hedge, allowance, backpedalling, bickering, boggling.
- Sentence evidence is available for hedging, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "hedging".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "hedging"
Keep "hedging" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "hedging" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "hedging", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "hedging" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
16 entriesboundary elementdescriptordiscourse strategyequivocationevasionfinancial techniquehorticultural practicelandscape featurelinguistic devicelinguistic stylemodifierprotectionrhetorical devicerisk management methodsecurityspeech act
More specific
18 entriesShowing 16 of 18 words.
Collocations
14 entriesfinancial hedginghedging activityhedging approachhedging behaviorhedging claimshedging costshedging instrumenthedging languagehedging plantshedging stancehedging strategyhedging techniquelinguistic hedgingrisk hedging
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
2 total sentences available.
Such hedging is necessitated by the lack of in-depth knowledge of the contents, which also gives free rein to the scripting of unsubstantiated factoids concerning the book.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "hedging"?
Closest matches include hedge, allowance, backpedalling, bickering, boggling.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "hedging"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.