Faltered Meaning in English
word · lemma: falter
Definition
If someone faltered, they lost strength, confidence, or momentum for a moment. It can mean hesitating, speaking unsteadily, or nearly failing to continue.
Usage & Nuances
Often used to describe uncertain speech or movement, or a temporary loss of determination ('her voice faltered'). More literary/formal than 'hesitate'; used with both people and things (plans faltered).
Spanish: vaciló - flaqueó - titubeóPortuguese (BR): vacilou - hesitou - fraquejouPortuguese (PT): vacilou - hesitou - fraquejouChinese (Simplified): 犹豫了 - 踌躇了 - 动摇了Chinese (Traditional): 猶豫了 - 踟躕了 - 動搖了Hindi: डगमगाया - हिचकिचायाArabic: تردد - ارتبك - ضعفBengali: কাঁপা - দ্বিধা করা - থমকে যাওয়াRussian: запнуться - колебаться - дрогнутьJapanese: ためらう - よろめく - 声が震えるVietnamese: chùn lại - dao động - ngập ngừngKorean: 흔들리다 - 망설이다 - 머뭇거리다Turkish: tereddüt etmek - sendelemek - tökezlemekUrdu: ڈگمگانا - ہچکچانا - رک جاناIndonesian: goyah - ragu-ragu - terhenti sejenak
Example Sentences
Her voice faltered as she gave her speech.
basic
He faltered for a moment before answering.
basic
The runner faltered near the finish line but kept going.
basic
My confidence faltered when I saw the difficult question.
natural
She started well, but her steps faltered halfway through the dance.
natural
His determination never faltered, even during tough times.
natural