faltered

VERB

stumble, stutter

Synonyms

STRONGEST

flounder hesitate reel waver wobble

STRONG

bobble break fluctuate fluff halt lurch quaver rock roll scruple shake stagger stammer teeter topple totter tremble vacillate

WEAK

be undecided drop the ball hem and haw speak haltingly stub toe trip up whiffle

Antonyms

STRONG

calm hold remain stabilize stay steady

WEAK

continue endure maintain persist

Example Sentences

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Sentiment around artificial-intelligence stocks faltered after Broadcom’s earnings failed to meet investor expectations for its chip revenue forecasts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

But in recent years, that playbook seems to have faltered, leaving many of Hollywood’s most famous faces in an uphill struggle to shift their opulent homes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Still, the unemployment rate remains elevated and business confidence has faltered since the Iran war sent energy costs sharply higher.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Core server demand hasn’t faltered despite price increases, Citi noted.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

I faltered for a second, but he waved to me to keep going.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge