1 [V] to become weaker or less effective:
The economy shows no signs of faltering. * Her courage never faltered.
2 to speak in a way that shows that you are not confident:
[V] His voice faltered as he began his speech. [also Vspeech]
3 [V] to walk or behave in a way that shows that you are not confident:
She walked up to the platform without faltering. * He never faltered in his commitment to the party.
faltering adjective:
the faltering peace talks * the baby's first faltering steps
