Falteringly: meaning, definitions and examples
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falteringly
[ ˈfɔːltərɪŋli ]
uncertain manner
Falteringly is an adverb that describes performing an action in a hesitant or wavering manner. It often implies a lack of confidence or certainty, suggesting that the person is struggling to maintain composure or clarity.
Synonyms
hesitantly, unsteadily, waveringly.
Examples of usage
- She spoke falteringly as she presented her research.
- He walked falteringly down the path, unsure of his surroundings.
- The singer delivered her lines falteringly during the performance.
Translations
Translations of the word "falteringly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 hesitante
🇮🇳 हिचकिचाते हुए
🇩🇪 zögernd
🇮🇩 gemetar
🇺🇦 вагуючи
🇵🇱 wahać się
🇯🇵 ためらいながら
🇫🇷 hésitant
🇪🇸 titubeante
🇹🇷 tereddütle
🇰🇷 주저하며
🇸🇦 بتردد
🇨🇿 váhavě
🇸🇰 váhavo
🇨🇳 犹豫地
🇸🇮 obotavljivo
🇮🇸 hika
🇰🇿 күмәнмен
🇬🇪 დაბნეულად
🇦🇿 tərəddüdlə
🇲🇽 titubeante
Etymology
The word 'falter' originates from the Middle English term 'faltern,' which means 'to stumble' or 'to hesitate.' Its roots can be traced back to the Old English 'faldan,' which meant 'to fold' or 'to fall.' The idea of faltering aligns with physical and metaphorical stumbling or hesitating in speech or action. The adverbial form 'falteringly' began to gain prominence in the English language as speakers sought to express actions that carried an implication of uncertainty or a lack of directness. This etymology highlights the connection between physical movement, uncertainty, and speech that continues to persist in modern usage.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,917, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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