falter
to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way: Her courage did not falter at the prospect of hardship.
to speak hesitatingly or brokenly.
to move unsteadily; stumble.
to utter hesitatingly or brokenly: to falter an apology.
the act of faltering; an unsteadiness of gait, voice, action, etc.
a faltering sound.
Origin of falter
1Other words from falter
- fal·ter·er, noun
- fal·ter·ing·ly, adverb
- non·fal·ter·ing, adjective
- non·fal·ter·ing·ly, adverb
- un·fal·ter·ing, adjective
- un·fal·ter·ing·ly, adverb
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024
How to use falter in a sentence
Nobody ever sang it with greater feeling in more searing circumstances, to the last unfaltering note.
A 9/11 Widow’s Perfect ‘Amazing Grace’ at the Ground Zero Museum | Michael Daly | May 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOn such occasions his unfaltering impudence reached heights truly sublime.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. LockeDown the festooned nave she came on his arm, her step unfaltering, her face calm; black misery in her heart.
Mistress Wilding | Rafael SabatiniIt was read in a clear and unfaltering tone, indicating great presence of mind and firmness of character.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. NolanAnd to the whole bright spectacle was added the impressiveness of unfaltering rhythm and simultaneousness of movement.
Mushroom Town | Oliver Onions
How sure, how unfaltering, was the touch of Holy Church upon the penitent soul.
Robert Annys: Poor Priest | Annie Nathan Meyer
British Dictionary definitions for falter
/ (ˈfɔːltə) /
(intr) to be hesitant, weak, or unsure; waver
(intr) to move unsteadily or hesitantly; stumble
to utter haltingly or hesitantly; stammer
uncertainty or hesitancy in speech or action
a quavering or irregular sound
Origin of falter
1Derived forms of falter
- falterer, noun
- falteringly, adverb
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Browse