faltered

CEFRC1

/fˈɑltərd/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    Lost confidence, strength, or smooth movement.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    simple past and past participle of falter

Examples

  • As the economy faltered, his business was no longer profitable.

  • In the end, he also faltered in the face of great adversity.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

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In context

  • His career had faltered.

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