(of a sound or voice) Low in volume
(of an explanation or excuse) Unconvincingly feeble
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Irresolute and hesitant
“He spoke in faltering English.”
Frail, sickly or of a delicate constitution
Unable to make decisions
Uncomfortable or embarrassed
Not clearly expressed or pronounced
Describing a passage having this mark
Lacking strength of character to follow one's own principles
Tending to shake or tremble
(of a sound or voice) Low in volume
Becoming tired or less dynamic
(of an explanation or excuse) Unconvincingly feeble
The quality or state of being uncertain or hesitant
The act of one who stammers
A doubt or uncertainty concerning a matter of fact
A defect in a person's speech, such as a lisp or stammer
Present participle for to speak hesitantly
“Her voice faltered and she had to stop a moment to control it.”
Present participle for to be indecisive
“We probably falter unless our choices instinctively prove inherent qualities, be they serious or flippant.”
Present participle for to walk clumsily or fall over
Present participle for to move or swing unsteadily
“His expression didn't change, and his stride didn't falter as he walked right past her toward the bar.”
Present participle for to fail in distinctness or regularity of exercise
Present participle for to suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust
Present participle for walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury
Present participle for to lose or be without hope
Present participle for to fall down, especially after losing one's balance
Present participle for to briefly stop or interrupt an action
Present participle for to fade gradually before stopping
Present participle for fail under pressure
Present participle for to become dry (often of weather)
Present participle for to cover over
Present participle for to decline or deteriorate, especially gradually
Present participle for to prevent from progress
Present participle for fail to keep up with another or others in movement or development
Present participle for to commit a mistake or error
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