fencesitter

/ˈfɛnsˌsɪtər/
noun
  1. A person who avoids taking a side or making a decision in a disagreement or debate.
    • During the argument, she remained a fencesitter and refused to choose a side.
    • The politician was criticized as a fencesitter who never took a clear stand on important issues.
    • My friend is a fencesitter when it comes to choosing a restaurant; he always says he's fine with anything.
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