halting conversation

Frequency: 4.50.8 per million words

Describes a conversation that stops and starts often, usually because the speaker is uncertain or nervous.

haltingADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

conversation

Examples (10)

  • They made halting conversation in the awkward silence.
  • The first date was full of halting conversation and nervous laughter.
  • After the argument, they could only manage halting conversation.
  • His limited English led to halting conversation with the locals.
  • The interview was marked by halting conversation as she searched for words.
  • We exchanged halting conversation while waiting for the bus.
  • Their halting conversation revealed mutual discomfort.
  • She attempted halting conversation in her second language.
  • The reunion began with halting conversation between old friends.
  • Nervousness produced only halting conversation at the meeting.