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faltering

/ˈfɔːl.tɚ.ɪŋ/
fal · ter · ing
Adverb:falteringly
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Plural:falterings
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faltering Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Losing strength, momentum, or purpose; weakening or declining in effectiveness.

Example

"The central bank lowered interest rates in an effort to stimulate the faltering economy."

2

Moving, speaking, or acting hesitantly, unsteadily, or with a lack of confidence.

Example

"She took a few faltering steps across the room before regaining her balance."

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• noun

1

The act or an instance of hesitating, wavering, or losing momentum.

Example

"Without a moment's faltering, the speaker addressed the audience's toughest questions."

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• Rhymes for faltering

• Nearby Words

falsify
falsity
falter
faltering
falteringly
fam
fame

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'falter', which entered Middle English in the 14th century, likely from a Scandinavian source or a frequentative formation related to 'fold' (in the sense of limbs giving way).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Faltering. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/faltering
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