faltering

/ˈfɔltərɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Losing strength, confidence, or momentum; unsteady or hesitant.
    • His faltering voice revealed his nervousness.
    • The faltering economy worried many investors.
    • She took a faltering step forward before collapsing.
noun
  1. The act of hesitating or losing strength; a moment of unsteadiness.
    • Without any faltering, she completed the task.
    • The faltering of the engine signaled trouble.
    • There was a faltering in his speech as he recalled the tragedy.
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