Ditherer: meaning, definitions and examples

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ditherer

 

[ หˆdษชรฐ.ษ™r.ษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

decision making

A ditherer is someone who hesitates or is indecisive in making choices or taking actions. They often postpone decisions due to uncertainty or fear of making the wrong choice. This indecision can lead to missed opportunities and frustrations for themselves and others. Dithering may stem from a variety of factors, including a lack of confidence or an over-analysis of potential outcomes.

Synonyms

hesitator, indecisive person, vacillator, waverer

Examples of usage

  • He was such a ditherer that he couldn't choose a restaurant for dinner.
  • Her dithering over the job offer made her miss the chance altogether.
  • Being a ditherer can hinder your career progression.

Translations

Translations of the word "ditherer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ditherer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคฟเคฅเคฐเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ditherer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ditherer

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธะทะตั€ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ditherer

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใ‚ถใƒผใƒฉใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ditherer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ditherer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ditherer

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋””๋”๋Ÿฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุดูŽูˆู‘ูุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ditherer

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ditherer

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ–ๅŠจๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ditherer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ditherer

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ditherer

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ–แƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ditherer

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ditherer

Etymology

The term 'dither' originates from the late 19th century and is derived from the Middle English word 'dithen', meaning 'to tremble' or 'to be in a flurry'. It has evolved to describe a state of indecision or hesitation. The first recorded use of the word in its current context related to indecisiveness appeared in the 20th century. The concept of dithering can be linked to broader psychological discussions around decision-making processes and how individuals evaluate their options before arriving at a conclusion. The suffix '-er' denotes a person who performs a certain action, in this case, one who dithers. Over time, it has become a common term in English to describe someone who fails to make a choice in a timely manner, particularly in situations where decisiveness is crucial.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,194, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.