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falter
[ fawl-ter ]
verb (used without object)
- to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way:
Her courage did not falter at the prospect of hardship.
- to speak hesitatingly or brokenly.
- to move unsteadily; stumble.
verb (used with object)
- to utter hesitatingly or brokenly:
to falter an apology.
noun
- the act of faltering; an unsteadiness of gait, voice, action, etc.
- a faltering sound.
falter
/ ˈɔːə /
verb
- intr to be hesitant, weak, or unsure; waver
- intr to move unsteadily or hesitantly; stumble
- to utter haltingly or hesitantly; stammer
noun
- uncertainty or hesitancy in speech or action
- a quavering or irregular sound
Derived Forms
- ˈڲٱԲ, adverb
- ˈڲٱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ڲt· noun
- ڲt·Բ· adverb
- ԴDz·ڲt·Բ adjective
- non·ڲt·Բ· adverb
- ܲ·ڲt·Բ adjective
- un·ڲt·Բ· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of falter1
Word History and Origins
Origin of falter1
Example Sentences
He had a chance for another century, only to falter at 85 after missing a red into the middle pocket.
Political protests are becoming more common in the US, with the "Hands Off" demonstrations in early April drawing massive crowds, as polls suggest Trump's popularity is faltering.
At the same time, China is seeking to take advantage of faltering U.S. alliances by positioning itself as a stable partner — “shaking hands rather than shaking fists,” as one Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson put it.
Like most Lent observers, my commitment to my oath to listen to this app faltered at times.
In a rare opportunity to make an impression on the Dodgers’ big-league roster, he instead faltered in a frustratingly familiar script.
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