Shaky: meaning, definitions and examples

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shaky

[ ˈʃeɪki ]

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feeling

Not firm or steady; trembling or unsteady.

Synonyms

shivering, trembling, unsteady, wobbly

Examples of usage

The old man's shaky hands made it difficult for him to hold the cup.
She felt a bit shaky after the roller coaster ride.

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uncertain

Not confident or certain; insecure.

Synonyms

doubtful, hesitant, insecure, uncertain

Examples of usage

She gave a shaky performance during the audition.
After the shaky start, the team managed to pull off a win.

Translations

Translations of the word "shaky" in other languages:

🇵🇹 trêmulo

🇮🇳 कंपित

🇩🇪 zittrig

🇮🇩 goyah

🇺🇦 тремтячий

🇵🇱 drżący

🇯🇵 揺れる (yureru)

🇫🇷 tremblant

🇪🇸 tembloroso

🇹🇷 titrek

🇰🇷 흔들리는 (heundeullineun)

🇸🇦 مهتز

🇨🇿 třesoucí se

🇸🇰 trasúci sa

🇨🇳 摇晃的 (yáohuàng de)

🇸🇮 tresoč

🇮🇸 skjálfandi

🇰🇿 дірілдеген

🇬🇪 მოძრაობიანი

🇦🇿 titrək

🇲🇽 tembloroso

Word origin

The word 'shaky' originated from the Middle English word 'shakie', which meant 'inclined to shake'. It has been in use since the 14th century. Over time, its usage evolved to describe something unsteady or insecure. The word has retained its core meaning of lack of firmness or stability, whether in a physical or metaphorical sense.