faltering
Use Faltering in a sentence
tər verb (used without object)
1.
to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way: Her courage did not falter at the prospect of hardship.
2.
to speak hesitatingly or brokenly.
3.
to move unsteadily; stumble.
verb (used with object)
4.
to utter hesitatingly or brokenly: to falter an apology.
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World English Dictionary
falter (ˈfɔːltə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (intr) to be hesitant, weak, or unsure; waver |
| 2. | (intr) to move unsteadily or hesitantly; stumble |
| 3. | to utter haltingly or hesitantly; stammer |
| —n | |
| 4. | uncertainty or hesitancy in speech or action |
| 5. | a quavering or irregular sound |
| [C14: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic faltrast] | |
| 'falterer | |
| —n | |
| 'falteringly | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
falter
mid-14c., possibly from a Scandinavian source, or a frequentative of M.E. falden "to fold," influenced by fault. Related: Faltered; faltering.
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Example sentences
And right on schedule, the markets appear to be faltering.
Lower returns and faltering reforms may make firms coy about sinking money into the ground.
The economy was faltering by the end of his first year in office.
It all fits with a pattern of behaviour where people evangelise to strengthen their own faltering beliefs.
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