abwartende

Abwartende is a German term derived from the verb abwarten, meaning to wait or to hold off. It can function as an adjective or as a noun. When used as an adjective, it describes a state or approach characterized by waiting. When used as a noun, it refers to people who wait for a decision or outcome.

Grammatical notes: The attributive form before a feminine or plural noun is abwartende (for example, eine abwartende Haltung or abwartende Anleger). As a noun, it is typically written capitalized as Abwartende in the plural die Abwartenden, referring to people who wait. The meaning is context-dependent and can range from cautious bystanders to undecided voters or investors delaying action.

Usage examples and context: In politics or finance, the Abwartende are those who refrain from immediate action awaiting further information. The term often appears in analyses of decision-making, risk management, or public opinion. It is related to, but distinct from, the more general adjective abwartend ("wait-and-see") and from the noun Warten ("waiting").