halting

Definitions

Stopping or pausing frequently, often due to uncertainty or lack of confidence.

Coming to a stop or ceasing to proceed.

Examples

He spoke in a halting voice, clearly nervous about the presentation.

The negotiations made halting progress throughout the afternoon.

She took a few halting steps toward the edge of the stage.

Synonyms

hesitant faltering stuttering stumbling uncertain wavering intermittent

Antonyms

fluent confident steady continuous smooth decisive uninterrupted