Falter
verb
To hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.
She didn't falter in her decision to pursue her dreams.
Often appears as...
- falter in decision
- falter in steps
verb
To lose strength or momentum.
His health began to falter due to old age.
Often appears as...
- falter in health
- falter in strength
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To speak hesitatingly or brokenly.
He faltered as he tried to explain his mistake.
Often appears as...
- falter in speech
- falter in conversation
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.
She didn't falter in her decision to pursue her dreams.
Often appears as...
- falter in decision
- falter in steps
verb
To lose strength or momentum.
His health began to falter due to old age.
Often appears as...
- falter in health
- falter in strength
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To speak hesitatingly or brokenly.
He faltered as he tried to explain his mistake.
Often appears as...
- falter in speech
- falter in conversation
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Decision Uncertainty
Use 'falter' to show hesitation within moments of decision-making or commitment.
Despite the risks, she did not falter when it was time to choose.
Pro Tip 2/3Intentional Pause
'Falter' can imply a deliberate pause in action to reconsider or gather courage.
He appeared to falter before jumping into the icy waters.
Pro Tip 3/3Internal Conflict
Shows internal struggle, such as between fear and duty, which causes a momentary hesitation.
The soldier didn't falter, although he felt fear.
Pro Tip 1/3Decision Uncertainty
Use 'falter' to show hesitation within moments of decision-making or commitment.
Despite the risks, she did not falter when it was time to choose.
Pro Tip 2/3Intentional Pause
'Falter' can imply a deliberate pause in action to reconsider or gather courage.
He appeared to falter before jumping into the icy waters.
Pro Tip 3/3Internal Conflict
Shows internal struggle, such as between fear and duty, which causes a momentary hesitation.
The soldier didn't falter, although he felt fear.
Pro Tip 1/3Decision Uncertainty
Use 'falter' to show hesitation within moments of decision-making or commitment.
Despite the risks, she did not falter when it was time to choose.
Pro Tip 2/3Intentional Pause
'Falter' can imply a deliberate pause in action to reconsider or gather courage.
He appeared to falter before jumping into the icy waters.
Pro Tip 3/3Internal Conflict
Shows internal struggle, such as between fear and duty, which causes a momentary hesitation.
The soldier didn't falter, although he felt fear.
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How to shift your...
It feels frightening and scary and new. But let's not falter at this most crucial of transitions that is coming at us right now. Let's face it with stubborn and determined optimism. Yes, seeing the changes in the world right now can be painful.
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Safari Live - Day 190 PIPE...
Kathy you say flamingos flamingos also don't have a gullet when they put their head down and their falter feeding that when they get something I want to drink water they still need to raise their head and actually use gravity rather
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BBC Earth's Best Of The...
smothers him as if he were prey but their intentions falter he also produces sense to demonstrate his fitness to be consort if he passes muster he'll be accepted if he doesn't he'll be for the job anyone who's seen an ostrich in a
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How memories form and...
This process, called long term potentiation, is considered to be a mechanism by which memories are stored long-term, but how do some memories get lost? Age is one factor. As we get older, synapses begin to falter and weaken,
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C.K. Williams: Poetry...
down the littered vestibule stairs, one agonized step at a time. My holding the door. Her crossing the fragmented tiles, faltering at the step to the street, droning, not looking at me, "Can you help me?"
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Jupiter's Magnetic...
putting your toe in the water the water proved deep and deadly but despite faltering instruments and fuzzy photos the Pioneer flybys paved the way for the missions that followed what pioneer told
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A global pandemic calls...
And in between So it's a very heterogeneous response, I think. The world as a whole is faltering. We shouldn't be proud of what's happening right now.
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Best Of Ants PIPE BBC Earth
food he's actually in mortal danger the army smothers him as if he were prey but their intentions falter
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Queen Ant Mating Season...
He is actually in mortal danger. The army smothers him as if he were prey. But their intentions falter.
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Why is this Male Ant...
actually in mortal danger the army smothers him as if he were prey but their intentions falter
Video examples
How to shift your...
It feels frightening and scary and new. But let's not falter at this most crucial of transitions that is coming at us right now. Let's face it with stubborn and determined optimism. Yes, seeing the changes in the world right now can be painful.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 190 PIPE...
Kathy you say flamingos flamingos also don't have a gullet when they put their head down and their falter feeding that when they get something I want to drink water they still need to raise their head and actually use gravity rather
Video examples
BBC Earth's Best Of The...
smothers him as if he were prey but their intentions falter he also produces sense to demonstrate his fitness to be consort if he passes muster he'll be accepted if he doesn't he'll be for the job anyone who's seen an ostrich in a
Video examples
How memories form and...
This process, called long term potentiation, is considered to be a mechanism by which memories are stored long-term, but how do some memories get lost? Age is one factor. As we get older, synapses begin to falter and weaken,
Video examples
C.K. Williams: Poetry...
down the littered vestibule stairs, one agonized step at a time. My holding the door. Her crossing the fragmented tiles, faltering at the step to the street, droning, not looking at me, "Can you help me?"
Video examples
Jupiter's Magnetic...
putting your toe in the water the water proved deep and deadly but despite faltering instruments and fuzzy photos the Pioneer flybys paved the way for the missions that followed what pioneer told
Video examples
A global pandemic calls...
And in between So it's a very heterogeneous response, I think. The world as a whole is faltering. We shouldn't be proud of what's happening right now.
Video examples
Best Of Ants PIPE BBC Earth
food he's actually in mortal danger the army smothers him as if he were prey but their intentions falter
Video examples
Queen Ant Mating Season...
He is actually in mortal danger. The army smothers him as if he were prey. But their intentions falter.
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Why is this Male Ant...
actually in mortal danger the army smothers him as if he were prey but their intentions falter
Example 1 of 10
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Sal Khan
American Educator
Teachers can use technology-based assessments to inform their instruction. These assessments can quickly produce data and surface patterns that help teachers identify where students are faltering and intervene with targeted coaching immediately, before the student falls too far behind.
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Jules Verne
French Author
The Chinaman has only a passive courage, but this courage he possesses in the highest degree. His indifference to death is truly extraordinary. When he is ill, he sees it approach, and does not falter. When condemned, and already in the hands of an officer, he manifests no fear.
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Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen
American Businesswoman
When incomes and bonuses decrease, revenues falter, and businesses stumble, it's more important than ever to give - not necessarily more, but in a way that matters more. When incomes are down and wallets are stretched, the effectiveness of our giving is what really counts.
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St. Jerome
Saint
I am like the sick sheep that strays from the rest of the flock. Unless the Good Shepherd takes me on His shoulders and carries me back to His fold, my steps will falter, and in the very effort of rising, my feet will give way.
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Paul Gillmor
American Politician
America's health care system provides some of the finest doctors and more access to vital medications than any country in the world. And yet, our system has been faltering for many years with the increased cost of health care.
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Jana Kramer
American Actress
I have too much drive and determination to let anything falter me. Because I know that life's short and there's so much that I wanna do, and I can't do anything that might hold me back or get stuck in.
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Hugh Jackman
Australian Actor
I can look back on my life, where there have been moments where things might have gone the other way. Everything is like stepping stones, and I've seen people I admire falter. We're all vulnerable.
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Joe Biden
American President
We didn't crumble after 9/11. We didn't falter after the Boston Marathon. But we're America. Americans will never, ever stand down. We endure. We overcome. We own the finish line.
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Fred Savage
American Actor
I think it is important to maintain a sense of self and confidence, not letting either falter for the sake of a particular part or project, no matter how great it might be.
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Frank Lowy
Australian Businessman
So you've got to test the envelope, find out what are your abilities and if you falter, pick yourself up and test it again. Otherwise, what is it all about, you know?
Quote examples
Sal Khan
American Educator
Teachers can use technology-based assessments to inform their instruction. These assessments can quickly produce data and surface patterns that help teachers identify where students are faltering and intervene with targeted coaching immediately, before the student falls too far behind.
Quote examples
Jules Verne
French Author
The Chinaman has only a passive courage, but this courage he possesses in the highest degree. His indifference to death is truly extraordinary. When he is ill, he sees it approach, and does not falter. When condemned, and already in the hands of an officer, he manifests no fear.
Quote examples
Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen
American Businesswoman
When incomes and bonuses decrease, revenues falter, and businesses stumble, it's more important than ever to give - not necessarily more, but in a way that matters more. When incomes are down and wallets are stretched, the effectiveness of our giving is what really counts.
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St. Jerome
Saint
I am like the sick sheep that strays from the rest of the flock. Unless the Good Shepherd takes me on His shoulders and carries me back to His fold, my steps will falter, and in the very effort of rising, my feet will give way.
Quote examples
Paul Gillmor
American Politician
America's health care system provides some of the finest doctors and more access to vital medications than any country in the world. And yet, our system has been faltering for many years with the increased cost of health care.
Quote examples
Jana Kramer
American Actress
I have too much drive and determination to let anything falter me. Because I know that life's short and there's so much that I wanna do, and I can't do anything that might hold me back or get stuck in.
Quote examples
Hugh Jackman
Australian Actor
I can look back on my life, where there have been moments where things might have gone the other way. Everything is like stepping stones, and I've seen people I admire falter. We're all vulnerable.
Quote examples
Joe Biden
American President
We didn't crumble after 9/11. We didn't falter after the Boston Marathon. But we're America. Americans will never, ever stand down. We endure. We overcome. We own the finish line.
Quote examples
Fred Savage
American Actor
I think it is important to maintain a sense of self and confidence, not letting either falter for the sake of a particular part or project, no matter how great it might be.
Quote examples
Frank Lowy
Australian Businessman
So you've got to test the envelope, find out what are your abilities and if you falter, pick yourself up and test it again. Otherwise, what is it all about, you know?
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