fence-sitter

[US]/[fɛnsɪtə]/
[UK]/[fɛnsɪtər]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person who is unable to make a decision or take a side in an argument or debate.; A person who avoids committing themselves to a particular position or course of action.; A person who remains neutral in a conflict or disagreement.

Phrases & Collocations

a fence-sitter

being a fence-sitter

fence-sitter mentality

avoided being a fence-sitter

like a fence-sitter

fence-sitter role

was a fence-sitter

stop being a fence-sitter

fence-sitter stance

Example Sentences

he was a classic fence-sitter, never committing to either side of the argument.

don't be a fence-sitter; pick a team and support them wholeheartedly.

the political debate revealed several fence-sitters unwilling to take a firm stance.

we need decisive action, not fence-sitters delaying progress with their indecision.

the company's fence-sitter approach to innovation led to stagnation and decline.

she accused him of being a fence-sitter and not contributing to the project.

the fence-sitter mentality can be frustrating when facing urgent challenges.

he tried to avoid being seen as a fence-sitter by publicly endorsing the proposal.

the manager warned against having fence-sitters on the team during the crucial phase.

being a fence-sitter might seem safe, but it rarely leads to positive outcomes.

the board meeting was full of fence-sitters unwilling to make a difficult decision.

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