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falter

 

[ ˈfɔːltər ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

indecisiveness

To hesitate or waver in action, purpose, or intent. To speak hesitatingly; stammer. To move unsteadily; stumble or totter.

Synonyms

hesitate, stammer, stumble, waver

Examples of usage

  • She began to falter in her decision to quit her job.
  • His voice faltered as he tried to explain himself.
  • The old man faltered as he walked down the steep hill.
Context #2 | Verb

weakening

To lose strength or momentum; become weaker. To give way; collapse. To become unsteady or stumble.

Synonyms

decline, deteriorate, fail, weaken

Examples of usage

  • The team's performance began to falter in the final minutes of the game.
  • His resolve faltered in the face of adversity.
  • The business started to falter due to financial difficulties.

Translations

Translations of the word "falter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vacilar

🇮🇳 डगमगाना

🇩🇪 schwanken

🇮🇩 goyah

🇺🇦 вагатися

🇵🇱 chwiać się

🇯🇵 ためらう

🇫🇷 vaciller

🇪🇸 vacilar

🇹🇷 tereddüt etmek

🇰🇷 흔들리다

🇸🇦 ترنح

🇨🇿 zaváhat

🇸🇰 zaváhať

🇨🇳 犹豫

🇸🇮 oklevati

🇮🇸 hiksta

🇰🇿 теңселу

🇬🇪 ყოყმანი

🇦🇿 təəccüblənmək

🇲🇽 vacilar

Etymology

The word 'falter' originated from Middle English 'falteren', which in turn came from Old English 'fealterian'. Its usage can be traced back to the 14th century. The word has evolved over time to encompass meanings related to hesitation, weakness, and unsteadiness.

See also: faltering.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,215, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.