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ditherto be uncertain or unable to make a decision

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to be uncertain or unable to make a decision

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪðər/

Korean meaning: 우유부단하게 굴다, 망설이다

Korean pronunciation: **디**더

Example Sentences

  • My mom dithers for 30 minutes every morning choosing between 50 identical black socks.
  • The CEO's constant dithering over small details delayed the project launch.
  • Instead of dithering about which pizza topping to choose, just order them all!

dither

VERB

//ˈdɪðər//

to be uncertain or unable to make a decision

dither concept
💡 Concept

a teenager stands frozen at the ice cream counter, eyes darting back and forth between dozens of colorful flavor options. Their finger points toward one flavor, then quickly switches to another, then back again without choosing. The ice cream server behind the counter waits patiently with an empty cone in hand, eyebrows raised. Other customers in line behind the teenager check their watches and shift impatiently. A small child tugs on their parent's sleeve while pointing at the indecisive customer. being uncertain and unable to make a decision

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdɪðər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdɪðə/

🌳Etymology

Rootdither

Origin

From 17th century English, originally meaning 'to tremble or shake.' The word evolved from describing physical trembling to mental indecision or uncertainty.

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🎵Rhyme

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wither
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom dithers for 30 minutes every morning choosing between 50 identical black socks.

The CEO's constant dithering over small details delayed the project launch.

😄 Fun example

Instead of dithering about which pizza topping to choose, just order them all!

Students often dither when facing multiple college admission offers.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

hesitatevacillatewaverprocrastinatedeliberate

Antonyms

decideresolvedetermine

Related

indecisionuncertaintydilemmaequivocate