Woozy: meaning, definitions and examples

Feeling slightly confused or sick, often due to medication, illness, or dehydration. It is generally used in informal contexts.

• After taking the medicine, she felt a bit woozy.
• The heat made him feel woozy and unsteady.

Experiencing a sensation where the surroundings appear to spin or the person feels unsteady. It can be caused by quick movements, standing up too quickly, or medical conditions.

• He felt dizzy after spinning around too many times.
• Standing up too fast can make you feel dizzy.

Feeling as though you might faint, often due to low blood sugar, dehydration, or standing up too quickly. It is a slightly more clinical term compared to others.

• Not eating breakfast made her feel lightheaded.
• After running for a while, he became lightheaded and had to stop.

Feeling weak, close to losing consciousness, or actually losing consciousness. Often related to fatigue, low blood pressure, or lack of food.

• She felt faint after standing in the sun for too long.
• He suddenly felt faint and had to sit down.

Typically used to describe a feeling of lightheadedness or slight dizziness, often due to sickness, fatigue, or a sudden change in position.

• After spinning around in circles, I felt really woozy and had to sit down.
• The medication made me feel a bit woozy.

Generally describes something or someone that lacks stability or firmness, particularly in movement or posture, often due to weakness or a slippery surface.

• The toddler took a few unsteady steps before falling down.
• The bridge felt unsteady as I walked across it.

Used to describe something that is physically trembling or unsteady, often due to weakness, fear, or nervousness. Can also describe something unreliable or not firmly held together.

• His hands were shaky as he tried to sign the document.
• The table was so old and shaky that it wobbled with every touch.

Often refers to something that is not stable, either physically or emotionally. It can describe objects that may fall apart or become unbalanced easily, or people who are emotionally unpredictable.

• The ladder looked unstable, so I decided not to climb it.
• His mental state has been quite unstable lately.