noun
- a person who acts cautiously or evasively; someone who avoids taking a direct or firm stance
Usage: informal; often derogatory
Examples
- The politician was criticized as a pussyfooter for refusing to take a clear position on the issue.
- Don't be such a pussyfooter—just tell us what you really think.
- His pussyfooter approach to negotiations frustrated both sides.
- She accused him of being a pussyfooter who never committed to anything.
- The committee was full of pussyfooters unwilling to make tough decisions.