FALTERING Meaning and
Definition
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Faltering, as a verb, refers to the act of hesitating, wavering, or showing uncertainty or instability in one's actions or behavior. It implies a lack of confidence, strength, or conviction in pursuing a particular course of action or conveying a message effectively. When someone is described as faltering, it suggests that they are experiencing difficulty or struggling to maintain their composure or purpose.
The term can also be used metaphorically to describe the slowing down or weakening of something, such as an economy or a business, due to instability or uncertainty. In this context, faltering suggests a decline or interruption in progress or success.
In general, faltering conveys a sense of unsteadiness, indecisiveness, or weakness. It often implies a temporary setback or loss of momentum, but can also indicate a deeper and more chronic struggling or stumbling. Additionally, faltering can be associated with moments of doubt or insecurity, as individuals or entities may question themselves or their abilities when confronted with obstacles or challenges.
Overall, whether used to describe human actions or the state of something more abstract, faltering denotes a lack of consistency, stability, or confidence, often leading to a temporary halt or delay in progress or accomplishment.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of FALTERING
The word "faltering" comes from the Middle English term "falteren", which has its roots in the Old English word "fæltrian". This Old English term is believed to have been derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*faltōną", which means "to waver or totter". From a linguistic perspective, "faltering" can be traced back to the same Germanic root as the Dutch word "falteren" and the German word "faltern". Ultimately, the word can be linked to the Proto-Indo-European root "*pel-", which means "to jolt or quake".
Similar spelling words for FALTERING
- Faltranck,
- flattering,
- fall through,
- falteringly,
- altering,
- falter,
- Philtering,
- un-flattering,
- un-faltering,
- flittering,
- feltering,
- self-flattering,
- fouldering,
- Falltranck,
- Filtering,
- fluttering,
- philtring.
Conjugate verb Faltering
CONDITIONAL
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FUTURE PERFECT
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PRESENT
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PRESENT PERFECT
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