Synonyms for

Faltering

Verb / ˈfɔ:ltɜ:ɪŋ / Another word for faltering — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

losing strength or momentum; stumbling or hesitating in speech or action

Synonyms & similar words

stutter hesitation falter bumble waver stumble stammer hesitating stuttering wavering floundering struggling failing slipping weakening fading declining dwindling waning ebbing slacking drooping stumbling limping halting pausing delaying

Example sentences

  1. The gymnast was faltering on the balance beam.
  2. The politician's speech was faltering and unconvincing.
  3. The company's profits were faltering in the last quarter.
  4. The child was faltering in his attempt to ride the bike without training wheels.
  5. The singer's voice was faltering due to illness.

Quotes

  • "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill
  • "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." - Confucius
  • "Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit." - Napoleon Hill

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