What does faltering mean?

Definitions for faltering
fal·ter·ing

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word faltering.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. hesitation, waver, falter, falteringadjective

    the act of pausing uncertainly

    "there was a hesitation in his speech"

  2. falteringadjective

    unsteady in speech or action

Wiktionary

  1. falteringnoun

    hesitancy

ChatGPT

  1. faltering

    Faltering refers to the act of losing strength, momentum, or confidence; moving uncertainly or unsteadily; or hesitating in actions, purpose, or speech. It is usually associated with doubt, inconsistency, or wavering from a designated path or decision.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Faltering

    of Falter

  2. Falteringadjective

    hesitating; trembling

  3. Falteringnoun

    falter; halting; hesitation

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of faltering in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of faltering in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of faltering in a Sentence

  1. Peter Cardillo:

    It’s an abbreviated session and volume is light, so the only conclusion is that the rally is not faltering for now, it does bode well for next month.

  2. Leon Botstein:

    At best, most college presidents are running something that is somewhere between a faltering corporation and a hotel.

  3. Gjorge Ivanov:

    You come at a time when Macedonian society is deeply divided, and the Macedonian (nation) is heavily wounded by broken promises, unfulfilled expectations and faltering trust in the international community.

  4. Kerri Strug:

    You never want to say anybody is a definite shoo-in but Simone's performance in the past have been spectacular, and I don't anticipate her faltering.

  5. Frances Donald:

    If we were to witness a faltering of the U.S consumer, that would be very difficult for markets, which are relying on the U.S. consumer to propel the cycle through at least another year.

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