dither

/dˈɪðɐ/

/ˈdɪðɝ/

Dither

an excited state of agitation

synonyms : flap

to dither

MAIN VERB

make a fuss; be agitated

synonyms : flap

act nervously; be undecided; be uncertain

Examples

1. The president dithered.

2. But they dithered on a choice, which let to delays in the production date.

3. Chaplin dithered for an entire year before finally accepting Senett’s terms in November, 1913.

4. As I dithered, the conversation moved on.