Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːltərɪŋ/
verb to hesitate or waver in action or purpose
A1 She is faltering in her attempts to speak English.
A2 The runner was faltering towards the end of the race.
B1 His confidence was faltering as he struggled to make a decision.
B2 The company's stock price is faltering due to poor financial performance.
C1 The government's faltering response to the crisis has caused public outrage.
C2 Despite faltering at first, the team managed to secure a victory in the end.
adjective showing uncertainty or hesitation in movement or action
A1 She walked with a faltering step, unsure of where to go.
A2 The team's faltering performance in the second half cost them the game.
B1 His faltering voice betrayed his nervousness during the presentation.
B2 The company's faltering sales numbers led to a reevaluation of their marketing strategy.
C1 Despite his faltering health, he continued to work tirelessly on his research.
C2 The politician's faltering popularity was evident in the latest opinion polls.
formal Despite faltering economic indicators, the government remains optimistic about the country's financial future.
informal Her confidence was faltering as she tried to speak in front of the large crowd.
slang I could see his faltering attempt to impress her with his jokes.
figurative The team's chances of winning were faltering as their star player got injured.
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