faltering

• Descreve algo ou alguém que perde força, impulso ou confiança; que demonstra hesitação, instabilidade ou insegurança no movimento, na fala ou no progresso.

Describes something that is losing strength, momentum, or confidence; hesitant or unsteady in movement, speech, or progress.

1. Unsteady in speech or actionB2formal

   Losing strength, confidence, or momentum; hesitant or wavering.

   Instável

   • His faltering voice revealed his nervousness.
   • The economy showed signs of faltering growth.
   • She took a faltering step forward before stopping.

   Sinônimosfaintfeeblehaltingirresoluteshakytremblinguncertainunsteadyvacillatingwavering

   Antônimosassuredconfidentdecisivedeterminedfirmresolutesteadyunwavering

• Substantivo que designa o ato de hesitar, vacilar ou fazer uma pausa por insegurança, falta de firmeza ou instabilidade.

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

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1. Act of pausing uncertainlyC1formal

   The action of hesitating or losing strength or momentum, often in speech, movement, or progress.

   Hesitação

   • His faltering during the speech made the audience nervous.
   • The faltering of the engine signaled a serious problem.
   • She noticed a faltering in his voice as he answered the question.

   Sinônimosfumblinghesitationirresolutionuncertaintyvacillationwavering

• 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