ˈfæltər, ˈfɔːltər

Definitions

1. verb

to lose strength or confidence, especially in one’s ability to do something

“She began to falter under the pressure of the exam.”

2. verb

to hesitate or stumble in one’s movements or speech

“He faltered on the stairs and almost fell.”

3. noun

a tendency to lose strength or confidence, especially in one’s ability to do something

“Her falter in the final round cost her the championship.”

4. noun

a stumble or hesitation in one’s movements or speech

“There was a moment of falter in the actor’s speech.”