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/
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.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Deriving from Middle English 'falteren' (14th century), meaning to stumble or waver unsteadily. The term likely shows influence from Old Norse, reflecting the linguistic exchanges during the Viking period and medieval Scandinavian contact with England.
Breakdown
falter (to move unsteadily or hesitate) + -ing (present participle suffix indicating ongoing action or state).
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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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