falter

verb
UK: /ˈfɔːltər/
US: /ˈfɔːltər/

  1. To hesitate or be unsteady in speech or action.

    1. Her voice may falter, but her spirit never will.
    2. Despite the pressure, she didn't falter in her commitment to the project.

  2. To lose strength or momentum; to weaken or decline.

    1. The business began to falter after the new regulations.
    2. My determination will not falter, even when faced with great challenges.

Synonyms

hesitate pause decline waver vacillate stumble weaken
falter noun

  1. A hesitation or wavering in speech or action.

    1. There was a falter in his voice as he spoke the sad news.
    2. Any falter in the negotiation could lead to significant financial problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "falter" in English means: To hesitate or be unsteady in speech or action., To lose strength or momentum; to weaken or decline..

The phonetic transcription of "falter" is /ˈfɔːltər/ in British English and /ˈfɔːltər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "falter": hesitate, pause, decline, waver, vacillate, stumble, weaken.

Example usage of "falter": "Her voice may falter, but her spirit never will.". More examples on the page.