dither — to 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

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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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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“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!”
“Students often dither when facing multiple college admission offers.”
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