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Definition of faltered - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
speechspoken with pauses, uncertainty, or a trembling voice
- She gave a faltered reply during the interview.
2.
performanceweakened or interrupted after starting strongly or smoothly
- The singer's faltered voice faded near the end.
3.
resolveless certain or determined after doubt or difficulty
- Their faltered support for the plan worried the organizers.
4.
physical stateshaky or unsteady in movement, often from weakness or fear
- His faltered steps slowed as he crossed the icy path.
5.
mental focusless clear or regular in thought or attention
- His faltered memory made the details hard to recall.
Origin of faltered
Middle English, falteren (to stagger)
Examples of faltered in a sentence
A faltered question came from the back row. Her faltered speech lost momentum midway through. The team's faltered attack allowed the rivals to recover. His faltered resolve returned after a talk with his mentor. The climbers' faltered determination grew after the storm worsened. Her faltered walk worried the nurse.
He gave a faltered step toward the edge. Her faltered attention drifted during the long lecture. After the shock, his faltered concentration slowed his work.
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- French:hésitant, défaillant, ...
- German:stockend, brüchig, ...
- Italian:incerto, incrinato, ...
- Spanish:vacilante, entrecortado, ...
- Portuguese:hesitante, vacilante, ...
- Chinese:结结巴巴的, 衰弱的, ...
- Japanese:たどたどしい, 弱々しくなった, ...
- Arabic:مُتَلَعْثِم, مُتَعَثِّر, ...
- Hebrew:מְהֻסָּס, מוּעָד, ...
- Russian:запинающийся, дрогнувший, ...
- Ukrainian:невпевнено промовлений, зірваний, ...
- Hindi:हकलाता हुआ, लड़खड़ाया हुआ, ...
Definition of falter - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
communicationspeak hesitantly
- Her voice faltered as she recounted the incident.
2.
hesitationhesitate in purpose or action
- He faltered before making the final decision.
3.
movement behaviorlose strength, confidence, or move in an unsteady way
- She began to falter during her speech.
Noun
1.
movementunsteady or hesitant movement or action
- His falter was noticeable as he approached the stage.
2.
psychological stateloss of confidence or momentum
- His falter during the presentation was noticeable.
3.
communicationmoment of uncertainty or hesitation in speech
- There was a falter in her voice during the speech.
4.
soundquavering or irregular sound
- The falter in the music was unexpected.
Origin of falter
Middle English, falteren (to stagger)
Examples of falter in a sentence
The actor faltered during his monologue. She did not falter when the alarm sounded. The speaker faltered briefly, then continued. His steps faltered as he climbed the icy hill. Investment began to falter after the scandal broke. The falter in his step was due to exhaustion.
There was a falter in her voice during the speech. There was a falter in his voice. Her falter was evident during the debate. His falter was noticeable during the interview. A slight falter interrupted her confident speech. There was a falter in his voice during the speech. The falter in her singing was barely noticeable.
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- French:hésiter, hésitation, ...
- German:stocken, Zögern, ...
- Italian:esitare, tentennamento, ...
- Spanish:titubear, vacilación, ...
- Portuguese:vacilar, hesitação, ...
- Chinese:结巴, 迟疑, ...
- Japanese:口ごもる, ためらい, ...
- Arabic:تَرَدَّد, تَرَدُّد, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַסֵּס, הִיסּוּס, ...
- Russian:запинаться, колебание, ...
- Ukrainian:затинатися, невпевненість, ...
- Hindi:लड़खड़ाना, लड़खड़ाहट, ...
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