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- [fawl-ter]
- /ˈfɔl tər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fawl-ter]
- /ˈfɔl tər/
Definitions of falteringly word
- verb without object falteringly to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way: Her courage did not falter at the prospect of hardship. 1
- verb without object falteringly to speak hesitatingly or brokenly. 1
- verb without object falteringly to move unsteadily; stumble. 1
- verb with object falteringly to utter hesitatingly or brokenly: to falter an apology. 1
- noun falteringly the act of faltering; an unsteadiness of gait, voice, action, etc. 1
- noun falteringly a faltering sound. 1
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Origin of falteringly
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English falteren, of obscure origin; perhaps akin to Old Norse faltrast to bother with, be troubled with
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Parts of speech for Falteringly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
falteringly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
falteringly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for falteringly
adv falteringly
adverb falteringly
- hesitantly — hesitating; undecided, doubtful, or disinclined.
- timidly — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
- insecurely — subject to fears, doubts, etc.; not self-confident or assured: an insecure person.
- uncertainly — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
- gingerly — with great care or caution; warily.
Antonyms for falteringly
adverb falteringly
- confidently — having strong belief or full assurance; sure: confident of fulfillment.
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