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dithery

/ˈdɪð.ər.i/
dith · er · y
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• adjective

1

Prone to hesitation, indecision, or nervous vacillation; unable to settle on a clear course of action.

Example

"The committee's dithery response to the budget shortfall frustrated the department heads."

2

Characterized by nervous agitation, fluster, or a trembling, unsteady state.

Example

"She felt a bit dithery and lightheaded after hurrying up the steep flights of stairs."

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• Rhymes for dithery

• Nearby Words

dither
ditherer
dithering
dithery
ditsiness
ditsy
ditto

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from 'dither' (originally a Middle English dialectal variant of 'didder', meaning to tremble or shiver) plus the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dithery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dithery
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