うじうじ

うじうじ
adverb, na-adjective
indecisively, hesitatingly, wishy-washy
informalonomatopoeiadescriptive
1. indecisively, hesitatingly, wishy-washy
Describes behavior that is indecisive, hesitant, or lacking confidence, often annoying to others.
うじうじしないで。
Stop being so wishy-washy.
うじうじ悩(なや)んでいる。
They're agonizing indecisively.
うじうじした態度(たいど)は嫌(きら)われる。
People don't like wishy-washy attitudes.
うじうじしてないで決(き)めなさい。
Stop hesitating and make a decision.

うじうじ is a mimetic word for brooding indecision: dwelling on something and failing to act or speak up. It is critical, implying the person should pull themselves together.

Common patterns

  • うじうじする: to dither, to mope
  • うじうじした + noun: a wishy-washy ~
  • うじうじ悩(なや)む: to agonize without getting anywhere

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Compare: ぐずぐずする (to dawdle, to be slow to act)
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