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Faltering Definition & Meaning

faltering
adjective
  1. unsteady in speech or action
noun
  1. the act of pausing uncertainly; "there was a hesitation in his speech"

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Frequently asked questions

What does faltering mean?
unsteady in speech or action the act of pausing uncertainly; "there was a hesitation in his speech"
What part of speech is faltering?
Faltering is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does faltering have?
Faltering has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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