falter

• Substantivo que designa o ato de hesitar, vacilar ou fazer uma pausa por insegurança ou instabilidade; também pode indicar um movimento trêmulo ou cambaleante.

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.

   Hesitação

   • 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.

   Sinônimoshesitationindecisionuncertaintyvacillationwavering

   Antônimosassurancecertaintyconfidencesureness

• Verbo usado para indicar perda de força, impulso ou confiança; hesitar ou mover-se de forma insegura.

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.

   Perder força

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdeclinediminishdwindleebbfadefailflagslipwaneweaken

   Antônimosadvancecontinueendurepersistprosperstrengthen

2. Hesitate or stammerB2formal

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

   Hesitar ou gaguejar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosflounderhesitatepausestammerstumblestutterwaver

   Antônimosarticulateenunciatespeak

3. Move unsteadilyB2formal

   To walk or move in an unsteady or uncertain manner.

   Andar de forma insegura

   • 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.

   Sinônimoslurchreelstaggerstumbletotterwobble

   Antônimosmarchstride