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FALTERING

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Faltering.

Faltering - as a noun

The act of pausing uncertainly

Example: "There was a hesitation in his speech"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
falterhesitationwaver

Faltering - as an adjective satellite

Unsteady in speech or action

Faltering - as a verb

To waver or be unsteady; to weaken or trail off.

To stammer; to utter with hesitation, or in a weak and trembling manner.

To fail in distinctness or regularity of exercise; said of the mind or of thought.

To stumble.

To lose faith or vigor; to doubt or abandon (a cause).

To hesitate in purpose or action.

To cleanse or sift, as barley.

Faltering - as an adjective

Hesitant, halting

Example Sentences

"His faltering voice indicated his nervousness."
"She made a faltering attempt to speak in front of the audience."
"Despite the faltering economy, they managed to grow their business."
"The horse took a few faltering steps before collapsing from exhaustion."
"In his faltering English, he asked for directions to the nearest restaurant."
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Word Game Points

Is FALTERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, faltering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FALTERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is FALTERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, faltering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FALTERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is FALTERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, faltering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FALTERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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