ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: fence (I) + sitting (n.)
: a state of indecision or neutrality with respect to conflicting positions
his reluctance to commit himself publicly has the appearance of fence-sitting
ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: fence (I) + sitting (n.)
: a state of indecision or neutrality with respect to conflicting positions
his reluctance to commit himself publicly has the appearance of fence-sitting
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012