Showing results for faltered. Search instead for folternde.

faltered

VERB

stumble, stutter

Synonyms

STRONGEST

flounder hesitate reel waver wobble

STRONG

bobble break fluctuate fluff halt lurch quaver rock roll scruple shake stagger stammer teeter topple totter tremble vacillate

WEAK

be undecided drop the ball hem and haw speak haltingly stub toe trip up whiffle

Antonyms

STRONG

calm hold remain stabilize stay steady

WEAK

continue endure maintain persist

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Still, the unemployment rate remains elevated and business confidence has faltered since the Iran war sent energy costs sharply higher.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The Lotus set the record for one-lap and four-lap qualifying, but ultimately faltered during the race with tire trouble that led to a broken suspension.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

"Tonight, heaven gained a very special angel," said the musician and teacher, adding that Slenczynska's health had faltered after a series of falls.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Tractor Supply CEO Hal Lawton said that while the company continued to gain market share in its farm and ranch segments, its pet sales faltered.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Since the day she died, I’ve felt that Lucy was only mine to memorialize and that if I faltered, I’d be letting her down in the worst kind of way.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy