dither

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние нервного возбуждения, замешательства или волнения.

A noun referring to a state of nervous excitement, confusion, or agitation.

1. State of agitationC1informal

   A state of nervous excitement or confusion.

   Состояние волнения

   • She was in a dither about the upcoming exam.
   • The news put everyone in a dither.
   • He was all in a dither trying to find his keys.

   Synonymsflapflusterpanicstatestewsweattizzy

   Antonymscalmcomposureserenitytranquility

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия, связанного с нерешительностью или колебанием, часто в состоянии нервной неуверенности.

A verb used to indicate the act of being indecisive or hesitant, often in a state of nervous uncertainty.

1. Be indecisiveB2informal

   To be unable to decide or act; to hesitate nervously.

   Колебаться

   • She dithered for hours about which dress to buy.
   • Stop dithering and make a choice!
   • He dithered over the menu, unable to pick a dish.

   Synonymsequivocatefalterfluctuatefumblehesitateoscillateshillyshallyteetervacillatewaver

   Antonymsactdecideresolve

2. Be agitated or fussyB2informal

   To act in a nervous, agitated, or fussy manner.

   Суетиться

   • The mother dithered around her crying baby.
   • He dithered with the papers on his desk, unable to focus.
   • Don't dither about the small details; just get on with it.

   Synonymsbustlefidgetflusterflutterfusstwitter

   Antonymscalmsettlesteady