fence-sitting

fence–sit·ting

noun \ˈfen(t)s-ˌsi-tiŋ\

Definition of FENCE-SITTING

: a state of indecision or neutrality with respect to conflicting positions

— fence–sit·ter noun

First Known Use of FENCE-SITTING

1904

Related to FENCE-SITTING

Synonyms: faltering, fence-sitting, hesitance, hesitancy, indecision, irresolution, pause, shilly-shally, shilly-shallying, vacillation, wavering, wobbling (also wabbling)

Related Words: delay, hawing, procrastination, waiting; arrière-pensée, misgiving, second thought; consideration, debate, deliberation, doubt, incertitude, indecisiveness, indetermination, uncertainness, uncertainty; avoidance, equivocation; aversion, disinclination, indisposition, reluctance, unwillingness; faintheartedness, shyness, timidity, timidness

Near Antonyms: certainty, certitude, confidence, decisiveness, determination, firmness, resoluteness, resolution, sureness; alacrity, eagerness, readiness

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Rhymes with FENCE-SITTING

fee splitting, pipe fitting, steam fitting