Meaning & use
faltering
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Hesitating or losing strength, confidence, or momentum while speaking or acting.
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She gave a faltering apology, barely able to look him in the eye.
The company's faltering sales prompted an emergency board meeting.
A note on using this word
Often used to describe a weakening voice, economy, or effort, "faltering" implies an ongoing loss of strength rather than a single failure.
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Words with an opposite meaning
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