Wobblier: meaning, definitions and examples
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wobblier
[ 'wɑːbəliːər ]
physical instability
The term 'wobblier' refers to something that exhibits a greater tendency to wobble or become unsteady. This can describe objects that are unstable or not firmly positioned. For instance, a wobbly table may have uneven legs which cause it to shake or move when pressure is applied. Additionally, it can be used to describe a person’s movement when they are unsteady on their feet, such as after a long illness or while intoxicated. In essence, 'wobblier' indicates an increased degree of instability compared to other objects or states.
Synonyms
shaky, teetering, unstable, unsteady.
Examples of usage
- The wobbly chair made it hard to sit comfortably.
- After a few drinks, he felt much wobblier on his feet.
- The tower looked even wobblier in the strong wind.
- The toddler was wobblier than usual after his nap.
Translations
Translations of the word "wobblier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais instável
🇮🇳 अस्थिर
🇩🇪 wackeliger
🇮🇩 lebih goyang
🇺🇦 більш хиткий
🇵🇱 bardziej chwiejny
🇯🇵 揺れやすい
🇫🇷 plus instable
🇪🇸 más inestable
🇹🇷 daha sallanan
🇰🇷 더 흔들리는
🇸🇦 أكثر اهتزازًا
🇨🇿 více nestabilní
🇸🇰 viac nestabilný
🇨🇳 更不稳定
🇸🇮 bolj nestabilen
🇮🇸 óstöðugri
🇰🇿 көмескі
🇬🇪 მეტი გაუწონასწორებელი
🇦🇿 daha qeyri-sabit
🇲🇽 más inestable
Etymology
The word 'wobbly' is derived from the root word 'wobble,' which dates back to the early 19th century. Etymologically, 'wobble' is believed to have originated from a dialectal English verb 'wobblen' meaning to move unsteadily or to sway. This verb likely has connections to other phrases in English that suggest looseness or instability. Over time, the adjective form 'wobbly' was adopted to describe objects that exhibit this wobbling characteristic, with 'wobblier' serving as the comparative form. It reflects the dynamic nature of language as it adapts over time to express degrees of quality and state.