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Faltered

Verb / ˈfɑ:ltɜ:d / Another word for faltered — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of 'faltered' is to hesitate or stumble in speech or action.

Synonyms & similar words

waver stumble bumble stutter stammer falter stumbled hesitated wavered fumbled floundered paused stuttered slipped stalled dithered wobbled quivered trembled falteringly waffled wobbled teetered quavered vacillated shilly-shallied

Example sentences

  1. 1. He faltered and forgot his lines during the play.
  2. 2. She faltered while riding her bike and fell off.
  3. 3. The singer faltered on the high note.
  4. 4. My confidence faltered when I saw the difficult test.
  5. 5. He faltered in his decision-making process.

Quotes

  • 1. 'Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.' - Winston Churchill
  • 2. 'The only time you don't fail is the last time you try anything -- and it works.' - William Strong
  • 3. 'Success is not built on success. It's built on failure. It's built on frustration. Sometimes it's built on catastrophe.' - Sumner Redstone

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