falteringly

Thân thiện

He spoke falteringly as he read the unfamiliar words aloud.

Definition

Adverb: - In a hesitant, unsteady, or wavering manner. It describes an action performed with a lack of confidence, certainty, or physical stability.

Usage

The adverb "falteringly" modifies a verb to describe how an action is performed. It is used to convey hesitation, weakness, or instability in speech, movement, or progress.

Examples

• She began to speak falteringly, her voice trembling with emotion.
• The old man walked falteringly across the icy path.
• He answered the difficult question falteringly, unsure of the correct response.

Advanced Usage

• "to proceed falteringly": to advance or continue with hesitation and difficulty.
  • The negotiations proceeded falteringly, with both parties reluctant to compromise.
• Used to describe the delivery of artistic performance (e.g., speech, music) marked by uncertainty.
  • The young pianist played the complex sonata falteringly, missing several notes.

Variants and Related Words

• Falter (verb): to start to lose strength or momentum; to speak hesitantly; to move unsteadily.
  • His courage did not falter during the crisis.
• Faltering (adjective): losing strength or momentum; hesitant.
  • The economy shows signs of faltering growth.

Synonyms

• Hesitantly: With hesitation or reluctance.
• Unsteadily: In a way that is not firm, stable, or regular.
• Shakily: In a trembling or unstable manner.
• Uncertainly: In a way that shows a lack of certainty.

Antonyms

• Confidently: In a self-assured way.
• Steadily: In a regular, even, and unwavering manner.
• Fluently: Smoothly and effortlessly.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an unsteady manner
   • he walked unsteadily toward the exit
   • The wounded soldier was swinging unsteadily on his legs

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unsteadily
• uncertainly