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

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faltered

But that strategy has faltered as sales of its Epic passes have plateaued.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

Nike’s digital business has faltered, and it has tried to refashion that segment into a destination for higher-priced fare, rather than discounting.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026

The timing also is fortuitous for Walt Disney Co. at a moment when its other once-reliable franchises such as “Star Wars” and Marvel have faltered.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026

Sophia Dunkley's form faltered and Amy Jones was promoted.

From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026

Jam’s voice faltered when she told him about Pet’s mission, the hunt for a monster in Lucille, and for a second the truth wanted to wing out of her mouth.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi