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falters

The word “falters” has 2 syllables: fal-ters

It's pronounced as /ˈfɔl.tərz/

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In the thesaurus, “falters” has 50 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for falters along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for falters

Antonyms for falters

Meanings of falters

  • verb
    1. To waver or be unsteady; to weaken or trail off.
    2. To stammer; to utter with hesitation, or in a weak and trembling manner.
    3. To fail in distinctness or regularity of exercise; said of the mind or of thought.
    4. To stumble.
    5. To lose faith or vigor; to doubt or abandon (a cause).
    6. To hesitate in purpose or action.
    7. To cleanse or sift, as barley.

Example Sentences

  • The team falters under pressure when the game is on the line.
  • His confidence falters whenever he has to speak in public.
  • The project falters due to a lack of funding and resources.
  • The leader falters in his decision-making when faced with conflicting opinions.
  • Her resolve falters as she encounters more obstacles in her journey.

On this page you'll find 55 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to falters, such as: advances, backs down, balances, budges, careens, considers, continues.

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