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dither

intermediateB2

/ˈdɪðər/ · dith-er

to be indecisive or uncertain about what to do.

Meanings

verbformal

to be indecisive or uncertain about what to do.

کسی چیز کے بارے میں فیصلہ کرنے میں ہچکچاہٹ کرنا یا غیر یقینی ہونا۔

بے چینی

be-chaini

Synonyms

hesitatewavervacillateہچکچاناتذبذباندھیرا

Antonyms

decidedetermineconcludeفیصلہ کرنامتعین کرناختم کرنا

Common Collocations

  • dither over a decision
  • don't dither
  • dither about

Example Sentences

He tends to dither when it comes to making important decisions.

وہ اہم فیصلے کرنے میں ہچکچاہٹ کرتا ہے۔

Woh ahem faislay karne mein hichkichahat karta hai.

Stop dithering and just choose one option!

ہچکچانے سے باز آؤ اور صرف ایک آپشن منتخب کرو!

Hichkichahat se baz aao aur sirf ek option muntakhib karo!

Dithering can lead to missed opportunities.

ہچکچاہٹ کے نتیجے میں موقع ضائع ہو سکتا ہے۔

Hichkichahat ke natije mein mauqa zaya ho sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

tether:While 'dither' refers to indecisiveness, 'tether' means to tie or secure something.

Word Family

dithery
adjectiveبے چین

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of dither as being 'in a dither' when unable to decide.

Imagine someone shaking their head in confusion while trying to make a choice.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہیرے کی قیمت تو پتھر سے نہیں کم ہوتی.

Heere ki qeemat to pathar se nahi kam hoti.

The value of a diamond is not diminished by a stone.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "dither" — to tremble, shake, hesitate

First known use: circa 1916

The term 'dither' originated in the early 20th century, often linked to indecisiveness.