Falters

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːltər/

Falters (verb)

  1. to speak with pauses or uncertainty, often due to nervousness.
  2. to become weaker or less confident, especially in an action or decision.
  3. to walk unsteadily or almost fall, often due to tiredness or weakness.

Examples

  • She began to falter during her presentation.
  • His voice faltered when he spoke about the past.

Common collocations: falter in speech, voice falters, falter under pressure, faltering economy, faltering performance

Synonyms of Falters

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Falters

  • when describing continued effort
  • when describing forward movement