faltering

ˈfɔːltərɪŋ
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Translation of faltering from English into Dutch,

Adjective

1.

confidence

showing a lack of confidence
  • His faltering voice betrayed his nervousness.Zijn weifelende stem verraadde zijn nervositeit.
2.

unsteady movement

moving unsteadily or hesitantly
  • The faltering steps of the toddler were cautious.De wankelende stappen van de peuter waren voorzichtig

Noun

1.

confidence

loss of confidence or momentum
  • His faltering during the presentation was noticeable.Zijn aarzeling tijdens de presentatie was merkbaar
2.

communication

hesitancy or uncertainty in action or speech
  • Her faltering was evident during the presentation.Haar aarzeling was duidelijk tijdens de presentatie.
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Synonyms and analogies of faltering in English

Examples of faltering in a sentence

  • The faltering project needed more support.
  • His faltering voice betrayed his nervousness.
  • The faltering light made it hard to see.
  • Her faltering was evident in her voice.
  • The team's faltering led to their defeat.
  • His faltering was noticeable during the job interview.
falter
ˈfɔːltər
Verb
intr.
1.

communication

speak hesitantly
  • Her voice faltered as she recounted the incident.Haar stem haperde toen ze het incident vertelde
2.

hesitation

hesitate in purpose or action
aarzelen weifelen
  • He faltered before making the final decision.Hij aarzelde voordat hij de definitieve beslissing nam.
3.

movement behavior

lose strength, confidence, or move in an unsteady way
  • She began to falter during her speech.Ze begon te wankelen tijdens haar toespraak.
Noun
1.

movement

unsteady or hesitant movement or action
  • His falter was noticeable as he approached the stage.Zijn aarzeling was merkbaar toen hij het podium naderde.
2.

psychological state

loss of confidence or momentum
  • His falter during the presentation was noticeable.Zijn hapering tijdens de presentatie was merkbaar

Translations of "faltering" in Context ordered by category and frequency

haperende

A faltering machine line is the last thing you want at peak times.

Op piekmomenten is een haperende machinelijn wel het laatste wat u wilt.

haperen

She gulped her nerves to deliver the speech without faltering.

Ze slikte haar zenuwen weg om de toespraak zonder haperen te kunnen geven.

wankele

The faltering steps of the old man showed his weakness clearly.

De wankele passen van de oude man maakten zijn zwakte overduidelijk.

stamelend

I try "faltering" with form and color to portray something of our "endless journey".

Ik tracht al stamelend met vorm en kleur iets van onze "eindeloze reis" te verbeelden.

weifelende

Her faltering smile as she said goodbye tugged at his heartstrings unexpectedly.

Haar weifelende glimlach toen ze afscheid nam raakte hem onverwacht in het hart.

aarzeling

We cannot let them see us faltering.

Ze mogen onze aarzeling niet zien.

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faltering: Examples and translations in context

His faltering voice revealed his uncertainty about the decision.

Zijn haperende stem verraadde hoe onzeker hij was over de beslissing.

With due to faltering reels and awkward storage and/ or manipulation of the hose.

Met gevolg haperende haspels en onhandige opberging en/of manipulatie van de slang.

While tools innovate and flesh declines, faltering devices keep promising eternal youth.

Terwijl de tools innoveren, vergrijzen de lijven, en houden haperende apparaten de belofte van eeuwige jeugd in stand.

A deficiency of these macronutrients immediately leads to faltering growth or even to growth arrest.

Een gebrek aan deze macro-elementen leidt onherroepelijk tot haperende plantengroei of zelfs groeistilstand.

Simply expanding maintenance activities is certainly not the solution for the problem of faltering points.

Klakkeloze uitbreiding van het onderhoud is in elk geval niet de oplossing voor het probleem van haperende wissels.

Since then I have been struggling and my sense of balance is faltering.

Sindsdien loop ik moeilijk en hapert mijn gevoel voor evenwicht.

Your engine will start sputtering and faltering pretty quickly.

Je motor zal vrij snel beginnen sputteren en haperen.

A single faltering cog in the child's network can have huge consequences.

Eén haperend radertje in het netwerk van het kind, kan grote gevolgen hebben.

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