Falter Meaning in English
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Definition
To begin to lose strength, confidence, or control, often hesitating or pausing; to move or speak in an unsteady way.
Usage & Nuances
More formal or literary term; common with 'voice', 'step', 'resolve' (e.g., 'her voice faltered'). Often expresses emotional difficulty or physical weakness. Avoid using for mere physical missteps—'stumble' fits better there.
Spanish: vacilar - titubear - flaquearPortuguese (BR): vacilar - hesitar - fraquejarPortuguese (PT): vacilar - hesitar - fraquejarChinese (Simplified): 犹豫 - 踌躇 - 动摇Chinese (Traditional): 猶豫 - 躊躇 - 動搖Hindi: डगमगाना - हिचकिचानाArabic: يتعثر - يترددBengali: দুলে যাওয়া - দ্বিধাগ্রস্ত হওয়া - বাধা পড়াRussian: колебаться - дрогнуть - спотыкаться (в речи или движении)Japanese: ためらう - よろめくVietnamese: chùn bước - nao núng - lưỡng lựKorean: 흔들리다 - 망설이다Turkish: tereddüt etmek - sendelemek (duygusal ya da konuşmada)Urdu: لرزنا - ہچکچاناIndonesian: goyah - ragu - terpeleset (dalam berbicara/gerakan)
Example Sentences
Her confidence seemed to falter during the interview.
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His steps faltered as he heard the bad news.
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Don't falter now—you're almost there!
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The runner started to falter near the finish line.
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Her voice began to falter when she spoke about her childhood.
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He didn't falter even when things got difficult.
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