What is another word for dithering?
287 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ dˈɪðəɹɪŋ], [ dˈɪðəɹɪŋ], [ d_ˈɪ_ð_ə_ɹ_ɪ_ŋ]
Dithering is a state of hesitation or indecision. There are several synonyms for dithering that convey the same idea. One such word is vacillating, which means going back and forth between two options. Another synonym is waffling, which implies talking or thinking for a long time without coming to a conclusion. Similarly, equivocating is a synonym for dithering that suggests using vague language to avoid making a clear decision. People may also use the word wavering to mean dithering, the meaning of which is to be uncertain or indecisive. Ultimately, these synonyms all refer to the same type of behavior- a struggle to commit to a decision.
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Similar words for dithering:
- other relevant words (adjective)
- undecided (adjective)
- other relevant words (noun)
- process (noun)
- halt (verb)
- hesitate (verb)
- quiver (verb)
- shake (verb)
- shiver (verb)
- shudder (verb)
- stagger (verb)
- vacillate (verb)
- waver (verb)
- other synonyms
- other relevant words (noun)
Synonyms for Dithering:
adj.
• Other relevant words: (adjective) • undecided (adjective)n.
• Other relevant words: (noun) • process (noun)v.
• halt (verb)- Whiffle,
- be defective,
- pause,
- waver,
- falter,
- dither,
- stumble,
- vacillate,
- stagger,
- wiggle-waggle,
- Shilly-shally,
- limp,
- hobble,
- stammer.
- doubt,
- hang back,
- hedge,
- balance,
- waffle,
- be reluctant,
- delay,
- blow hot and cold,
- debate,
- fluctuate,
- dillydally,
- shy away,
- defer,
- tergiversate,
- hold back,
- stutter,
- scruple,
- fumble,
- sit on fence,
- balk,
- equivocate,
- ponder,
- shift,
- straddle,
- dally,
- be unwilling,
- shrink,
- stop,
- swerve,
- flounder,
- demur,
- think twice,
- pull back,
- hem and haw,
- think about,
- seesaw,
- hover,
- alternate,
- hold off,
- weigh,
- oscillate,
- pussyfoot,
- be irresolute,
- hang,
- linger.
- quaver,
- tremor,
- throb,
- shudder,
- twitter,
- convulse,
- agitate,
- beat,
- pulse,
- palpitate,
- shiver,
- thrill,
- quake.
- perturb,
- waggle,
- disturb,
- commove,
- discompose,
- flit,
- set in motion,
- flourish,
- joggle,
- stir up,
- wave,
- churn,
- disquiet,
- brandish,
- shimmy,
- succuss,
- jog,
- quail,
- flap,
- chatter,
- ruffle,
- whip,
- dodder,
- shimmer,
- flutter,
- jolt,
- concuss,
- swing,
- jar,
- bump,
- water,
- sway,
- upset,
- flicker,
- jerk,
- roil,
- jounce,
- rattle,
- reel,
- totter,
- flitter,
- rock.
Other synonyms:
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- access time.
- gap,
- uncertain,
- Flustering,
- precarious,
- moronic,
- troubling,
- unsure,
- thrilling,
- unsteady,
- tremble,
- quivering,
- trembling,
- Delaying,
- hesitant,
- crazy,
- irresolute,
- rest,
- hesitation,
- suspicion,
- fluctuating,
- intermission,
- hassling,
- unreliable,
- ditherer,
- indecisiveness,
- halt,
- ambivalent,
- indefinite,
- arrest,
- interruption,
- half-baked,
- be doubtful,
- halting,
- stirring,
- uncertainty,
- unresolved,
- imbecile,
- retarded,
- hesitating,
- mongoloid,
- tremoring,
- tremulous,
- move,
- trembler,
- irresolution,
- deferment,
- Stating,
- dithers,
- tickle,
- distrust,
- fickle,
- faltering,
- dithered,
- hesitancy,
- adjournment,
- not all there,
- Disordering,
- exhilarate,
- indecisive,
- idiotic,
- jitter,
- trembles,
- cracked,
- indecision,
- flapping,
- backward,
- resonate,
- interval,
- Hustling,
- bickering,
- Bothering,
- shivering,
- wavering,
- simpleminded,
- hum and haw,
- wobbling,
- detention,
- blithering,
- levitate,
- hesitate,
- shilly-shallying,
- vacillation,
- Flurrying,
- throbbing,
- havering,
- Fussing,
- arrested,
- exalt,
- Lathering,
- subnormal,
- vibrate,
- doubting,
- quaking,
- unstable,
- fluttering,
- Undulating,
- unsettled,
- vacillating,
- vibrating,
- thriller,
- shuddering,
- wobble,
- simple,
- pulsate,
- bustling,
- babbling,
- waving,
- Squabbling,
- shake,
- doubtfulness,
- respite.
How to use "Dithering" in context?
Dithering is a graphic arts technique used to randomize the colors in an image. As opposed to simply rendering the image with a single color, dithering permits hundreds or even thousands of different colors to be used. This offers a more varied and less predictable output, which can sometimes help to improve the overall appearance of an image.
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Verb, gerund or present participle
wavering.
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Homophones for Dithering:
- dermic, dormouse, dermis, dude ranch, drimys, dromaius, dormancy, daring, doddering, darning, diadromous, durango, daydreaming, dryness, DRMS, draining, dreaming, determining, dreaminess, deer mouse, droning, dearness, durance, derange, dairying, drumming, drainage, drunk, deterrence, dreariness, drench, drink, drawing.
Hyponym for Dithering:
n.
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process
video digitizing.
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process
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