What does halting mean?
Halting means Prone to pauses or breaks; hesitant; broken..
Halting
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Prone to pauses or breaks; hesitant; broken..
Definitions by Sense
- Prone to pauses or breaks; hesitant; broken.
- present participle and gerund of halt
- The action of one who halts; a stopping or hesitancy.
Example Sentences
his halting speech
her halting steps
Him we enlisted at Para, on the recommendation of the steamship company, on whose vessels he had learned to speak a halting English.
But alas ! alas ! the faintings, the haltings, the back-slidings of Christians, are enough to make us tremble while we rejoice in the hope set before us.
Synonyms for halting
Antonyms for halting
Related Words
Word Forms
- more halting
- most halting
- haltings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for halting?
Common synonyms include hiatus, moratorium, recess, broken.
What is the opposite of halting?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use halting in a sentence?
his halting speech
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