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SHAKY Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word shaky. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word shaky. (close relations)
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rickety
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inclined to shake as from weakness or defect

• affected with, suffering from, or characteristic of rickets

• lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality

wobbly
adjectiveadj
noun

• a member of the Industrial Workers of the World

adjective satellite

• inclined to shake as from weakness or defect

tottering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age

• (of structures or institutions) having lost stability; failing or on the point of collapse

trembling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a shaky motion

adjective satellite

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

unstable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking stability or fixity or firmness

adjective satellite

• highly or violently reactive

• affording no ease or reassurance

• suffering from severe mental illness

• disposed to psychological variability

• subject to change; variable

unsteady
adjectiveadj
adjective

• subject to change or variation

adjective satellite

• not firmly or solidly positioned

faltering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of pausing uncertainly

adjective satellite

• unsteady in speech or action

feeble
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

• lacking strength or vigor

• lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality

• lacking strength

quivering
adjectiveadj
noun

• a shaky motion

• the act of vibrating

quaking
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

verb

• shake with fast, tremulous movements

• shake with seismic vibrations

precarious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• affording no ease or reassurance

• fraught with danger

• not secure; beset with difficulties

shivering
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever

adjective satellite

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

unsafe
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking in security or safety

• involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

adjective satellite

• not safe from attack

wonky
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• turned or twisted toward one side

• inclined to shake as from weakness or defect

Best Hypernyms For SHAKY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for shaky, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
insecure precarious tottering unreliable unstable unsteady wobbly

Alternatives for RICKETY

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