To become weaker or less effective in action or performance.
As John walked home late at night, he felt very tired. He began to falter on the sidewalk, nearly tripping over his own feet. Each step was hard, and he hoped he would not stumble too much before reaching his door.
The old man, weak and tired, began to falter on the path. He took a shaky step, then another, before his legs gave out. He stumbled, almost falling, his hand reaching out to steady himself.
As the old man stepped off the bus, his legs began to falter. Weak and unbalanced, he gripped the handrail, struggling to keep his footing on the sidewalk. His grandson reached out quickly, offering steady support and preventing him from falling.
As Tim tried to walk across the living room with a giant bowl of spaghetti balanced on his head, he began to falter, stumbling like a confused penguin wearing roller skates for the first time. The spaghetti wobbled dangerously, and the family cat watched in eager anticipation, sure this would end in dinner.
The tired badger tried to tiptoe past the sleeping bear, but his paws kept getting tangled in his own bushy tail. He began to falter, wobbling like a jelly on a plate, and nearly woke the grumpy giant.
As she made her way through the dark forest, her tired legs began to falter, causing her to stumble over roots and rocks in her path.
As the elderly woman carefully made her way across the cobblestone street, her steps faltered slightly, causing her to grab onto the nearest lamppost for support. The uneven surface underfoot proved to be a challenge for her frail body, and she had to take each step with caution.
As she stumbled through the dark forest, her footsteps faltered on the uneven ground. The branches clawed at her skin, tearing her clothes and leaving bloody scratches in their wake. The howls of the unknown creatures echoed all around her, sending shivers down her spine. With each faltering step, she felt like she was being dragged deeper into the heart of darkness. The fear gripped her heart, making it hard to breathe. She knew she had to keep moving, but the overwhelming sense of dread threatened to consume her whole. She faltered, but forced herself to press on.
Her shuffling steps faltered as the ground beneath her gave way, throwing her off balance. She felt her body crumple into an abyss of darkness, the deafening roar of thunder enveloping her as she plummeted into the unknown.
In the dimly lit forest, the young wizard's steps began to falter as he navigated the rough terrain. His tired legs struggled to find solid footing on the uneven ground, causing him to stumble every few feet. Despite his faltering movements, he pressed on, determined to reach the ancient tree rumored to hold the key to unlocking his magical abilities. With each faltering step, his resolve grew stronger, knowing that his journey was not in vain. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, he reached the towering tree and felt a surge of energy as he placed his hand on its rough bark.
The child tried to cross the icy street but began to falter as her feet slid on the slippery ground. With each step she stumbled, clutching her coat tighter, afraid that if she was not careful she would fall down completely.
With exhaustion clouding his vision, the climber’s steps began to falter on the treacherous ascent. Each footfall became uncertain, a near-fall averted by a desperate lunge for purchase. His muscles screamed with every unsteady movement, a physical manifestation of his weakening resolve.
After the long hike, his legs trembled with exhaustion. When he tried to step over a fallen log, he began to falter, his muscles quivering, and he nearly collapsed onto the forest floor, struggling to maintain his balance on the uneven ground.
As Marvin attempted his grand entrance at the costume party—with a platter of wobbly Jell-O and shoes two sizes too large—he managed to falter spectacularly across the hallway, leaving a trail of dessert and confused onlookers, who wondered how one could stumble so artistically.
Barnaby, having consumed an entire platter of suspiciously green Jell-O shots, attempted to navigate the crowded dance floor. His legs began to falter, performing a bizarre jig that resembled a marionette controlled by a drunken squirrel. A near collision with a bewildered mime confirmed his unsteady descent into hilarious chaos.
As the child stepped onto the ice for the first time, her legs began to falter, each uncertain movement threatening to send her sprawling. The terror in her eyes was evident as she tried to maintain equilibrium, arms flailing in desperate attempts to avoid a tumble.
Clutching the railing, his weakened knees began to falter. Each step was a precarious negotiation against gravity, a desperate attempt to maintain equilibrium. The abyss below seemed to beckon, and he could feel his resolve starting to waver with every unsteady movement.
After the long surgery, Grandpa struggled to rise from the hospital bed. His legs seemed to falter with each tentative step, muscles weak from days of immobility. Nurses hovered nearby, ready to catch him if his trembling limbs gave way completely.
As Jerry attempted his grand entrance down the slippery banquet hall stairs, he managed to falter spectacularly, flailing his arms like a distressed ostrich. Each step he took resembled a synchronized stumble, eliciting gasps, dubious applause, and one brave chicken’s cackle from the fancy hors d’oeuvres table.
The venerable badger, quite inebriated from an overzealous sampling of fermented berries, began to falter precariously on the mossy precipice. Each hesitant step threatened to send him tumbling into the abyss, his normally stoic countenance contorted into a caricature of bewildered apprehension as he grappled with gravity’s capricious embrace.
Normal — Everyday words worth reinforcing.