The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word HESITATION
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More clues leading to the result HESITATION
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The straight part
We know that "Dithering" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dithering = hesitation.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does HESITATION mean?
HESITATION noun- An act of hesitating
- Doubt; vacillation.
- A faltering in speech; stammering.