Fence-sitting
Fence-sitting noun - A state or an instance of temporary inaction because of uncertainty about the right course of action.
Usage example: in Congress there was a lot of fence-sitting regarding the war, with many representatives waiting to see which way the political wind was blowing
Misgiving and fence-sitting are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misgiving" instead a noun phrase "Fence-sitting".
Misgiving
Misgiving noun - A feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something.
Fence-sitting and misgiving are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fence-sitting" instead a noun "Misgiving".
Nearby Word: misgiven
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