adjective

faltering

adjective

Weak, hesitant, or unsteady.

"He gave a faltering speech, clearly nervous."

noun

Hesitation or unsteadiness.

"There was a slight faltering in her step as she crossed the stage."

How to Use Faltering

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishShaky, hesitant, or lacking confidence.

Common pairings

faltering voice faltering economy faltering steps

more faltering comparative, falterings plural, most faltering superlative

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He gave a _____ speech, clearly nervous.

From falter plus the suffix -ing.

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