Dithers

/ˈdɪðərz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present of dither; he/she/it hesitates or wavers in decision-making.

Etymology

Present tense conjugation of dither.

Kelly Says

When someone 'dithers,' they're essentially stuck in a cognitive loop where the cost of deciding feels higher than doing nothing—neuroscience shows this happens when options seem equally good or bad.

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