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English adjective: shaky

1. shaky inclined to shake as from weakness or defect


SamplesA rickety table.
A wobbly chair with shaky legs.
The ladder felt a little wobbly.
The bridge still stands though one of the arches is wonky.


Synonymsrickety, wobbly, wonky


Similarunstable


Antonymsstable

2. shaky vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze


SamplesA quaking bog.
The quaking child asked for more.
Quivering leaves of a poplar tree.
With shaking knees.
Seemed shaky on her feet.
Sparkling light from the shivering crystals of the chandelier.
Trembling hands.


Synonymsshivering, trembling


Similarunsteady


Antonymssteady

3. shaky not secure; beset with difficulties


SamplesA shaky marriage.


Synonymsprecarious


Similarinsecure, unsafe


Antonymssecure









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