fence-sitter

fence-sit·ter

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fens sit-er]
- /fɛns ˈsɪt ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fens sit-er]
- /fɛns ˈsɪt ər/

Definition of fence-sitter word

noun fence-sitter a person who remains neutral or undecided in a controversy. 1

Just one definition for fence-sitter

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Origin of fence-sitter

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05

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Parts of speech for Fence-sitter

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Fence-sitter

fence-sitter popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for fence-sitter

adj fence-sitter

free-spirited — characterized by independence and unconventionality
laid back — relaxed or unhurried: laid-back music rhythms.

All 2 Synonyms of fence-sitter

Antonyms for fence-sitter

adjective fence-sitter

aligned — to arrange in a straight line; adjust according to a line.

Just one Antonym for fence-sitter