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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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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

The Lotus set the record for one-lap and four-lap qualifying, but ultimately faltered during the race with tire trouble that led to a broken suspension.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Dozens of songs were started, only to be abandoned as his confidence faltered.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

His fingers were clumsy, unable to find their rhythm, and he faltered in his steps.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray