(of a sound or voice) Low in volume
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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
(of a sound or voice) Low in volume
Becoming tired or less dynamic
Feeling dizzy and close to losing consciousness
Failing to convince or persuade
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 diminish in intensity or strength, especially gradually
“He was afraid her spirit would falter, not only because he was duty bound to her, but because her soul was touched with a midsummer sky blue of grace.”
Present participle for to speak hesitantly or haltingly
“His countenance changed, his speech began to falter, and it was with utmost difficulty that he could keep himself from fainting.”
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 fall over, typically from being clumsy or unsteady
“She called to him from behind, startling him, and causing him to falter in his stance.”
Present participle for to be indecisive or hesitant
“We probably falter unless our choices instinctively prove inherent qualities, be they serious or flippant.”
Present participle for to suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust
Present participle for to move or progress slowly, failing to keep up with others
Present participle for to weaken or lose strength, or to cause this
Present participle for to briefly stop or interrupt an action
Present participle for to fade gradually before stopping
Present participle for to lose or be without hope
Present participle for fail under pressure
Present participle for to forget what one was going to say
Present participle for to mumble or speak words inarticulately
Present participle for to decline or deteriorate, especially gradually
Present participle for to commit a mistake or error
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