Faltering and Hurried

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Faltering adjective - Unsteady in speech or action.

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Hurried is an antonym for faltering.

Nearby Words: falter, faltered

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

Usage example: ate a hurried meal

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Faltering is an antonym for hurried.

Nearby Words: hurry, hurriedly

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