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Synonyms of shaky

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Another word for shaky is unsafe. Other synonyms of shaky are precarious and wobbly.

Synonyms and similar words for shaky

adjectiveEasily shaken; tottering; unsound.

  • precariousDangerously insecure or unstable; perilous.
  • ricketyOf an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure.
  • unsteady
  • tottering
  • unsafeNot safe (various senses); dangerous.
  • unstable
  • wobblyUnsteady and tending to wobble.

Meaning of shaky

  1. adjective Shaking or trembling.
  2. adjective Nervous, anxious.
  3. adjective Full of shakes or cracks; cracked.

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Questions about synonyms of shaky

What is another word for shaky?
Shaky has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as unsafe, precarious and wobbly.
What does shaky mean?
Shaky means shaking or trembling.

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