falter
verb (used without object)
to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way.
falters
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present tense formof falter (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Still, Bally’s financial balancing act leaves it especially vulnerable if the economy falters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Even in the moments it falters, “Backrooms” is like someone coming across the cage we’ve been pacing around in, and pointing out that the bars were always big enough to slip through.
From Salon ● May 30, 2026
“Brigadoon” manages to transcend time, but this take on “Flower Drum Song” falters between eras.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
Eventually the story takes a dark turn that pushes a little hard into irony—or unfortunate coincidence—but Mr. Jackman’s boundlessly truthful portrayal never falters in its quiet intensity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
She falters frequently, finding it difficult to articulate precisely what she means.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
