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halting

/hɔːltɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does halting mean?

adjective

Moving or speaking in a slow and hesitant way. Characterized by a lack of confidence or fluency.

Example

"The actor's halting delivery made the dialogue sound unnatural."

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