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Synonyms of wobbly

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

Synonyms and similar words for wobbly

adjectiveUnsteady and tending to wobble.

  • precariousDangerously insecure or unstable; perilous.
  • ricketyOf an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure.
  • shakyEasily shaken; tottering; unsound.
  • totteringUnstable, insecure or wobbly.
  • unsafeNot safe (various senses); dangerous.
  • unstable
  • unsteady

nounA wobbler; a fit of rage; a tantrum.

  • tantrumAn often childish display or fit of bad temper.
  • catfit US, dialectalA conniption fit.
  • conniptionA fit of anger or panic; conniption fit.
  • conniption fitAnger or panic expressed verbally loudly and with overt bodily gestures.
  • dummy spitThe act of overreacting (as an adult) to a situation childishly, in an angry or frustrated manner.
  • headfit British, slangA sudden fit of temper; a tantrum.
  • hissy USA tantrum, a fit.
  • hissy fit USA childish display of anger or frustration; an overly dramatic tantrum.
  • meltdown figurativelyAn emotional outburst; a fit, a tantrum.
  • meltyMeltdown.
  • paddyA fit of temper; a tantrum.
  • shit fit USA childish display of anger or frustration; a tantrum; a frantic outburst.
  • snit fit USAn excessive display of anger or disapproval.
  • wobbler British, slangA sudden unexpected outburst of anger or rage; a tantrum.

Meaning of wobbly

  1. adjective Unsteady and tending to wobble.
  2. noun A wobbler; a fit of rage; a tantrum.

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Questions about synonyms of wobbly

What is another word for wobbly?
Wobbly has 21 synonyms on Word.ws, such as unsafe, precarious, rickety, shaky and tottering.
What does wobbly mean?
Wobbly means unsteady and tending to wobble.

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