irresolute

徨 is composed of 彳 (step) and 皇 (emperor). 彳 is a pictograph of a road, relating to walking, while 皇 refers to an emperor. When encountering an emperor with great power on the road, one would naturally feel fear and hesitation, pacing back and forth without daring to proceed, as represented by 徨, meaning to pace in alarm or wander anxiously.