Faltering: meaning, definitions and examples

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faltering

[ ˈfɔːltərɪŋ ]

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indecision

To falter means to hesitate or waver in action, belief, or resolve. It can also refer to stumbling or moving unsteadily.

Synonyms

hesitate, pause, stumble, waver

Examples of usage

She faltered in her decision to accept the job offer.
His voice faltered as he tried to explain himself.
The team's performance faltered under pressure.

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speech

To speak hesitatingly; stammer.

Synonyms

hesitate, hesitate in speech, stammer

Examples of usage

He faltered in his speech as he tried to deliver the important message.
The nervous speaker faltered during the presentation.

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technology

A device used for adjusting the flow of gas or air.

Synonyms

regulator, valve

Examples of usage

The mechanic adjusted the falter to control the air flow.

Translations

Translations of the word "faltering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vacilante

🇮🇳 लड़खड़ाता हुआ

🇩🇪 wankend

🇮🇩 goyah

🇺🇦 хиткий

🇵🇱 chwiejący się

🇯🇵 よろめく

🇫🇷 chancelant

🇪🇸 tambaleante

🇹🇷 tökezleyen

🇰🇷 휘청거리는

🇸🇦 متذبذب

🇨🇿 váhavý

🇸🇰 kolísavý

🇨🇳 摇摆的

🇸🇮 oklevajoč

🇮🇸 hikandi

🇰🇿 қалтырауық

🇬🇪 მერყევი

🇦🇿 tərəddüdlü

🇲🇽 tambaleante

Word origin

The word 'faltering' originated from Middle English 'faltren', which in turn came from Old English 'fæltian'. The meaning evolved over time to include both hesitation in action or speech, as well as stumbling or moving unsteadily. The word has been used in various contexts, from describing a person's uncertainty to technical adjustments in machinery.