flip-flopping

American  

[flip-flahp-ing] / ˈflɪpˌflɑp ɪŋ /

noun

1. sudden, unexpected reversal of opinion, policy, etc., especially repeatedly.

2. movement back and forth.

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Example Sentences

"This sort of flip-flopping is, in my opinion, detrimental to that route that the industry seemed to be taking towards this idea of really putting consumer privacy at the forefront."

From BBC

"We lost a lot of public trust because of some of the flip-flopping advice."

From Salon

As chaotic as that flip-flopping sounds, De Oliveira says she’s since found “more maturity, calm and peace.”

From Los Angeles Times

But while political flip-flopping hasn’t helped German companies, many look to China as the key strain, especially on Germany’s carmakers, which have been hit by two problems.

From BBC

Kettle attacked Lewis throughout the campaign for “flip-flopping,” while Lewis maintained that his flexibility is a mark of good government.

From Seattle Times