Wobbled: meaning, definitions and examples

physical movement

Wobbled refers to a state of unsteady movement or oscillation, typically caused by an imbalance. It often describes the action of something that shifts or sways back and forth, lacking stability. This can apply to objects, like a table with uneven legs, or living beings, particularly when they are unsteady, such as a toddler learning to walk. The term evokes a sense of being unbalanced or unsure, which can be both physical and metaphorical.

oscillated, swayed, teetered, vacillated

Examples of usage

• The toddler wobbled as he took his first steps.

• The vase wobbled precariously on the edge of the shelf.

• She wobbled slightly after spinning around in circles.

• The jelly wobbled on the plate before it was served.