Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dither
verb
/ˈdɪð.ər/
Definition
To be indecisive or to hesitate in making a decision.
Examples
- She tends to dither when it comes to making big decisions.
- Don’t dither over your options; just pick one and go with it.
- He was dithered by the conflicting advice he received.
Meaning
Dither refers to the state of indecision or the act of wavering between choices. It describes a mental or emotional struggle to choose a clear path.
Synonyms
- hesitate
- waver
- vacillate
- flounder
- procrastinate
