What does fencesitter mean?
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fence·sit·ter
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Princeton's WordNet
mugwump, independent, fencesitternoun
a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)
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fencesitter
A fencesitter is a person who is undecided or neutral about something, notably in regards to decisions, debates, or conflicts. They abstain from taking a firm stance, often due to indecisiveness, fear of making a mistake, or a lack of commitment. The term comes from the image of someone literally sitting on a fence, not swaying to either side.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of fencesitter in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of fencesitter in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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