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Definition of faltering adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

faltering

adjective
 
/ˈfɔːltərɪŋ/
 
/ˈfɔːltərɪŋ/
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  1. becoming weaker or less effective
    • the faltering peace talks
  2. speaking in a way that shows you are not confident
    • his faltering voice
  3. walking or behaving in a way that shows you are not confident
    • the baby’s first faltering steps
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