Wobble: meaning, definitions and examples

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wobble

 

[ หˆwษ’b(ษ™)l ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น oscilar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเค—เคฎเค—เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wackeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ goyang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะธั‚ะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chwiaฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใ‚‰ใคใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vaciller

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tambalear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sallanmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”๋“ค๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑู†ุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kolรญsat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kolรญsaลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‘‡ๆ‘†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ majati se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vagga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั€ะฑะตะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒฎแƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ titrษ™mษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tambalear

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,486, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.