dither

• Nom désignant un état d'excitation nerveuse, de confusion ou d'agitation, souvent accompagné d'hésitation ou d'anxiété.

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

1. State of agitationC1informal

   A state of nervous excitement or confusion.

   État d'agitation

   • 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.

   Synonymesflapflusterpanicstatestewsweattizzy

   Antonymescalmcomposureserenitytranquility

• Verbe désignant le fait d'hésiter ou de tergiverser, souvent par nervosité ou manque de confiance, avant de prendre une décision.

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.

   hésiter

   • 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.

   Synonymesequivocatefalterfluctuatefumblehesitateoscillateshillyshallyteetervacillatewaver

   Antonymesactdecideresolve

2. Be agitated or fussyB2informal

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

   S'agiter nerveusement

   • 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.

   Synonymesbustlefidgetflusterflutterfusstwitter

   Antonymescalmsettlesteady