falter

• Substantiv, das eine zögernde, unsichere Handlung oder Bewegung bezeichnet, oft aus Unsicherheit oder Instabilität. Es kann das Stocken der Stimme, das Wanken beim Gehen oder allgemeines Zaudern meinen.

A noun referring to the act of pausing or hesitating uncertainly, often due to a lack of confidence or stability.

1. Pausing or hesitatingC1formal

   The act of pausing uncertainly, or showing hesitation in movement or speech.

   Zögern

   • There was a slight falter in his step before he continued.
   • Her voice had a falter that revealed her nervousness.
   • Without any falter, he delivered the final speech.

   Synonymehesitationindecisionuncertaintyvacillationwavering

   Antonymeassurancecertaintyconfidencesureness

• Verb, das den Verlust von Kraft, Schwung oder Sicherheit bezeichnet; zögern, unsicher werden oder schwankend gehen.

A verb used to indicate losing strength, momentum, or confidence; to hesitate or move unsteadily.

1. Lose strength or momentumB2formal

   To become weaker or less effective; to start to fail.

   Schwächer werden

   • His voice faltered as he spoke about the tragedy.
   • The economy began to falter after the crisis.
   • Her confidence faltered when she saw the difficult exam.

   Synonymedeclinediminishdwindleebbfadefailflagslipwaneweaken

   Antonymeadvancecontinueendurepersistprosperstrengthen

2. Hesitate or stammerB2formal

   To speak in a hesitant or unsteady way; to pause or stumble in speech.

   Stocken

   • He faltered for a moment before answering the question.
   • She faltered over the unfamiliar words in the speech.
   • The witness faltered when asked about the details.

   Synonymeflounderhesitatepausestammerstumblestutterwaver

   Antonymearticulateenunciatespeak

3. Move unsteadilyB2formal

   To walk or move in an unsteady or uncertain manner.

   Unsicher gehen

   • The old man faltered as he climbed the stairs.
   • She faltered on the icy pavement but regained her balance.
   • He faltered briefly before continuing down the dark hallway.

   Synonymelurchreelstaggerstumbletotterwobble

   Antonymemarchstride