faltering — becoming weaker and less certain; hesitating or wavering
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: becoming weaker and less certain; hesitating or wavering
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːltərɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 약해지고 확신이 없어지는; 주춤거리는, 흔들리는
Korean pronunciation: **폴**터링
Example Sentences
- The student's faltering English improved dramatically after watching K-dramas with subtitles.
- His faltering attempt to ask for a date ended when he accidentally called her by his ex's name.
- The company's faltering sales forced them to reconsider their marketing strategy.
faltering
ADJECTIVE//ˈfɔːltərɪŋ//
becoming weaker and less certain; hesitating or wavering
His faltering steps across the finish line still won the marathon.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 중세 영어 'falteren'에서 유래. 원래는 '비틀거리다, 흔들리다'라는 의미였으며, 아마도 고대 노르드어의 영향을 받았을 것으로 추정됩니다.
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📝Examples
“The student's faltering English improved dramatically after watching K-dramas with subtitles.”
“His faltering attempt to ask for a date ended when he accidentally called her by his ex's name.”
“The company's faltering sales forced them to reconsider their marketing strategy.”
“She gave a faltering speech because she forgot her notes at home.”
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