stuttered

• past participle

  past participle

  A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.

  of stutter.
  stutter

  verb (used with or without object)

  to speak in such a way that the rhythm is interrupted by repetitions, blocks or spasms, or prolongations of sounds or syllables, sometimes accompanied by contortions of the face and body.
• past tense form

  past tense

  Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.

  of stutter.
  stutter

  verb (used with or without object)

  to speak in such a way that the rhythm is interrupted by repetitions, blocks or spasms, or prolongations of sounds or syllables, sometimes accompanied by contortions of the face and body.

Example Sentences

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stuttered

European equities fell in opening trade as a rally in technology stocks stuttered.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

My grandfather Jimmy stuttered until he died at 95.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026

Oil prices extended gains Wednesday as Middle East peace talks stuttered, though stocks mostly rose on the back of continued demand for all things linked to artificial intelligence.

From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026

While luxury consumption in Europe and the United States has been driven by pandemic-era savings, Chinese consumers have spent more frugally as the post-Covid recovery has stuttered.

From Barron's ● May 27, 2026

“I can’t t-think of anything I’ve d-done with my f-family,” I stuttered to cover the sob that rose in my throat.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

Related Words

• sputter
• stammer