Meaning & use
on the fence
Unable to decide between two choices or opinions; undecided about something.
See it in a sentence
I'm still on the fence about whether to accept the new job offer.
Many voters remained on the fence until the final days before the election.
A note on using this word
On the fence is informal and works well with about or regarding to introduce the choice someone cannot decide on.
Words with a similar meaning
undecidedtorn
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Words with an opposite meaning
decidedcommitted
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