Wobble: meaning, definitions and examples

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wobble

[ ˈwɒb(ə)l ]

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physical movement

To move unsteadily from side to side; to sway or rock back and forth

Synonyms

rock, shake, sway

Examples of usage

The table wobbled on its uneven legs.
She wobbled on her high heels as she walked.

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emotional instability

To be uncertain or indecisive; to vacillate in opinion or belief

Synonyms

dither, fluctuate, hesitate

Examples of usage

His confidence wobbled after the criticism.
She wobbled between staying or leaving the job.

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physical movement

An unsteady or shaky motion

Synonyms

instability, shakiness, sway

Examples of usage

The child's first steps were a wobble.
The wobble in the bike tire made it difficult to ride.

Translations

Translations of the word "wobble" in other languages:

🇵🇹 oscilar

🇮🇳 डगमगाना

🇩🇪 wackeln

🇮🇩 goyang

🇺🇦 хитатися

🇵🇱 chwiać się

🇯🇵 ぐらつく

🇫🇷 vaciller

🇪🇸 tambalear

🇹🇷 sallanmak

🇰🇷 흔들리다

🇸🇦 ترنح

🇨🇿 kolísat

🇸🇰 kolísať sa

🇨🇳 摇摆

🇸🇮 majati se

🇮🇸 vagga

🇰🇿 тербелу

🇬🇪 რხევა

🇦🇿 titrəmək

🇲🇽 tambalear

Word origin

The word 'wobble' originated in the early 17th century, possibly imitative of the sound or motion it describes. It has been used to depict both physical and emotional unsteadiness, reflecting a sense of instability or uncertainty. Over time, 'wobble' has become a versatile term used in various contexts to convey a sense of movement or indecision.