falter (Meaning)
falter (n)
the act of pausing uncertainly
falter (v)
be unsure or weak
move hesitatingly, as if about to give way
walk unsteadily
speak haltingly
falter (v. t.)
To thrash in the chaff; also, to cleanse or sift, as barley.
To utter with hesitation, or in a broken, trembling, or weak manner.
falter (v. & n.)
To hesitate; to speak brokenly or weakly; to stammer; as, his tongue falters.
To tremble; to totter; to be unsteady.
To hesitate in purpose or action.
To fail in distinctness or regularity of exercise; -- said of the mind or of thought.
falter (v. i.)
Hesitation; trembling; feebleness; an uncertain or broken sound; as, a slight falter in her voice.
Synonyms & Antonyms of falter
Synonyms:
- weigh
- deliberate
- dawdle
- shilly-shally
- back down
- oscillate
- teeter
- linger
- haw
- procrastinate
- balance
- wobble
- equivocate
- hem
- ponder
- chicken (out)
- consider
- sway
- delay
Antonyms:
falter Sentence Examples
- The speaker faltered as he struggled to find the right words.
- The runner faltered in the final stretch of the race, but managed to cross the finish line.
- The economy faltered during the recession, leading to widespread job losses.
- The relationship faltered after the couple started arguing more frequently.
- The student faltered on the exam, unable to answer many of the questions.
- The business faltered due to poor management and lack of innovation.
- The peace process faltered as both sides refused to compromise.
- The athlete faltered in the competition, failing to reach their personal best.
- The hopes of the villagers faltered as the drought continued to worsen.
- The singer faltered during the performance, forgetting the words to the song.
FAQs About the word falter
the act of pausing uncertainly, be unsure or weak, move hesitatingly, as if about to give way, walk unsteadily, speak haltinglyTo thrash in the chaff; also, to
hesitate, wait, halt, scruple, pause, stagger, dither, wabble, debate, vacillate
continue, decide,decide, continue, plunge (in), dive (in),stir, advance, dive (in), advance
The speaker faltered as he struggled to find the right words.
The runner faltered in the final stretch of the race, but managed to cross the finish line.
The economy faltered during the recession, leading to widespread job losses.
The relationship faltered after the couple started arguing more frequently.
