Falter (Noun)
Meaning
The act of pausing uncertainly; "there was a hesitation in his speech".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- His voice caught in his throat, and there was a noticeable falter as he tried to speak the words aloud.
- The normally confident leader's falter during the televised debate sparked widespread concern about her ability to lead.
- A moment of falter gave away the singer's nervousness as she stepped onto the stage for the first time.
- The witness's testimony was compelling, but a brief falter in her story raised suspicions among the jurors.
- The actor's dramatic pause turned into an embarrassing falter as she forgot her next line.