adjective
faltering
Faltering (adjective) means Weak, hesitant, or unsteady. Example: “He gave a faltering speech, clearly nervous.”
adjective
1
Weak, hesitant, or unsteady.
"He gave a faltering speech, clearly nervous."
noun
1
Hesitation or unsteadiness.
"There was a slight faltering in her step as she crossed the stage."
How to use faltering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShaky, hesitant, or lacking confidence.
Common pairings
faltering voice
faltering economy
faltering steps
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Word forms
- Plural
- falterings
- Comparative
- more faltering
- Superlative
- most faltering
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Etymology
From falter plus the suffix -ing.
Synonyms
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Related words
Rhymes for faltering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “faltering” mean?
The word “faltering” means weak, hesitant, or unsteady. In plain terms, shaky, hesitant, or lacking confidence.
How do you use “faltering” in a sentence?
Here is “faltering” used in a sentence: “He gave a faltering speech, clearly nervous.”
What part of speech is “faltering”?
Depending on how it is used, “faltering” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “faltering” have?
“Faltering” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: weak, hesitant, or unsteady.
