Dither GRE Vocabulary Flashcard
/ˈdɪð.əʳ/ (noun & verb)
Verb: to be hesitant and unable to make a decision, waver, falter, be indecisive, vacillate, change one’s mind, blow hot and cold, waste time, waffle, balk at
Noun: agitated and indecisive state, qualm
Many people dither and agonize over decisions. Having difficulty making decisions can be a sign of depression. When one is in the throes of despair, there may be a pessimistic view of reasonable options and an inability to act.
Indecision can also stem from anxiety. Fear of making the wrong decision and suffering consequences or remorse inhibits some people. Worry about making a mistake and feeling guilty, remiss, exposed, or ignorant is common. Sometimes, people are paralyzed by a fear of hurting or alienating another.
Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/
Adjective: dithery
Noun: ditherer
