halting

adjective

How many syllables in halting?

There are 2 syllables in the word halting.

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Divide halting into syllables:

halt · ing

How to pronounce halting:

Definition of halting:

halting (adjective):: hesitant or uncertain; disabled in the feet or legs.; marked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness

Synonyms for halting:

ambivalent

awkward

conflicted

diffident

doubtful

faltering

game

gimpy

halt

hesitant

imperfect

indecisive

infirm

insecure

irresolute

laboured

lame

questioning

reluctant

skeptical

stammering

stumbling

stuttering

uncertain

undecided

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Antonyms for halting:

clever

dexterous

dextrous

easy

firm

flowing

fluent

graceful

smooth

unhesitating

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