All dithering synonyms
dithΒ·er
D d verb dithering
- hesitate β to be reluctant or wait to act because of fear, indecision, or disinclination: She hesitated to take the job.
- shake β to move or sway with short, quick, irregular vibratory movements.
- ponder β to consider something deeply and thoroughly; meditate (often followed by over or upon).
- balk β If you balk at something, you definitely do not want to do it or to let it happen.
- waffle β waffling language.
- throb β to beat with increased force or rapidity, as the heart under the influence of emotion or excitement; palpitate.
- pulsate β to expand and contract rhythmically, as the heart; beat; throb.
- shudder β to tremble with a sudden convulsive movement, as from horror, fear, or cold.
- shiver β to shake or tremble with cold, fear, excitement, etc.
- convulse β If someone convulses or if they are convulsed by or with something, their body moves suddenly in an uncontrolled way.
- tremble β to shake involuntarily with quick, short movements, as from fear, excitement, weakness, or cold; quake; quiver.
- disturb β to interrupt the quiet, rest, peace, or order of; unsettle.
- rattle β to give out or cause a rapid succession of short, sharp sounds, as in consequence of agitation and repeated concussions: The windows rattled in their frames.
- swing β to play (music) in the style of swing.
- upset β to overturn: to upset a pitcher of milk.
- jolt β Java Open Language Toolkit
- roil β to render (water, wine, etc.) turbid by stirring up sediment.
- wave β a member of the Waves.
- rock β rock the boat, Informal. to disrupt the smooth functioning or routine of something: Don't rock the boat by demanding special treatment from management.
- sway β to move or swing to and fro, as something fixed at one end or resting on a support.
- quiver β a case for holding or carrying arrows.
- gyrate β to move in a circle or spiral, or around a fixed point; whirl.
- shake β to move or sway with short, quick, irregular vibratory movements.
- lurch β Archaic. the act of lurking or state of watchfulness.
- careen β To careen somewhere means to rush forward in an uncontrollable way.
- teeter β to move unsteadily.
- vary β to change or alter, as in form, appearance, character, or substance: to vary one's methods.
- pause β a temporary stop or rest, especially in speech or action: a short pause after each stroke of the oar.
- vacillate β to waver in mind or opinion; be indecisive or irresolute: His tendency to vacillate makes him a poor leader.
- limp β to walk with a labored, jerky movement, as when lame.
- stammer β to speak with involuntary breaks and pauses, or with spasmodic repetitions of syllables or sounds.
- hobble β to walk lamely; limp.
- stagger β to walk, move, or stand unsteadily.
- waver β to sway to and fro; flutter: Foliage wavers in the breeze.
- falter β to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way: Her courage did not falter at the prospect of hardship.
- stumble β to strike the foot against something, as in walking or running, so as to stagger or fall; trip.
- dither β a trembling; vibration.
- defer β If you defer an event or action, you arrange for it to happen at a later date, rather than immediately or at the previously planned time.
- swerve β to turn aside abruptly in movement or direction; deviate suddenly from the straight or direct course.
- pussyfoot β to go or move in a stealthy or cautious manner.
adj dithering
- undetermined β resolute; staunch: the determined defenders of the Alamo.
- unclear β free from darkness, obscurity, or cloudiness; light: a clear day.
- uncertain β not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
- hesitant β hesitating; undecided, doubtful, or disinclined.
- doubtful β of uncertain outcome or result.
- uncommitted β not committed, especially not pledged or bound to a specific cause, candidate, or course of action: uncommitted delegates; uncommitted reserves.
- wavering β to sway to and fro; flutter: Foliage wavers in the breeze.
- unsure β not certain or confident: He arrived at the party unsure of his welcome.
- vague β not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.
- ambivalent β If you say that someone is ambivalent about something, they seem to be uncertain whether they really want it, or whether they really approve of it.