faltering

Meaning 1: General

Losing strength, speed, or momentum; becoming weaker or less effective.

Examples

• His voice was faltering as he tried to speak.
• The company's profits have been faltering in recent quarters.

Meaning 2: Action

To move or act in an unsteady or hesitant way.

Examples

• He was faltering in his steps after the long hike.
• She faltered for a moment before answering the difficult question.

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːl.tər.ɪŋ/

How to Use faltering

falter in (prepositional phrase)

To lose strength or momentum in a particular area or activity. — "The team began to falter in their defense during the second half."

falter before (prepositional phrase)

To hesitate or become unsteady before facing something. — "He did not falter before the challenge, but met it head-on."

Synonyms of faltering

Words with a similar meaning to faltering:

• weakening
• wavering
• stumbling
• flagging

Antonyms of faltering

Words with the opposite meaning to faltering:

• strengthening
• thriving
• steadfast