Faltering and Headlong

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Faltering adjective - Unsteady in speech or action.

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Headlong is an antonym for faltering.

Nearby Words: falter, faltered

Headlong adjective - Acting or done with excessive or careless speed.

Usage example: terrified forest creatures in a headlong retreat from the rapidly spreading fire

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Faltering is an antonym for headlong.

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