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fence–sitting
noun fence–sit·ting \ˈfen(t)s-ˌsi-tiŋ\
Definition of FENCE-SITTING
: a state of indecision or neutrality with respect to conflicting positions
— fence–sit·ter noun
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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)
Rhymes with FENCE-SITTING
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