wobble

• Substantiv, das eine instabile, schwankende oder zitternde Bewegung von einer Seite zur anderen bezeichnet; auch ein unsicheres Wanken oder Zögern.

A noun referring to an unsteady, rocking, or wavering movement from side to side.

1. Unsteady motionB1informal

   A slight, unsteady rocking or shaking movement from side to side.

   Wanken

   • The table has a wobble because one leg is shorter.
   • She noticed a wobble in the bicycle's front wheel.
   • The toddler's first steps had a cute wobble.

   Synonymeoscillationquiverrockingshaketeetertottertremor

   Antonymestabilitysteadiness

• Verb, das eine instabile Bewegung von einer Seite zur anderen bezeichnet oder Unsicherheit in der Bewegung oder Entscheidung ausdrückt.

A verb used to indicate moving unsteadily from side to side, or to be uncertain or unsteady in movement or decision.

1. Move unsteadilyA2informal

   To move from side to side in an unsteady or shaky manner.

   Wackeln

   • The toddler wobbled as he took his first steps.
   • The table wobbled because one leg was shorter than the others.
   • She wobbled on her high heels as she walked across the room.

   Synonymejiggleoscillatequiverrockshakeshimmyswayteetertotterwaver

   Antonymesteady

2. Move sideways or in an unsteady wayA2informal

   To move or cause to move unsteadily from side to side.

   Wackeln

   • The bicycle wheel wobbled after hitting a pothole.
   • He wobbled the ladder to check if it was secure.
   • The car wobbled on the icy road.

   Synonymeoscillatereelrockstaggerswayteetertotterwaver

   Antonymesteady

3. Tremble or shakeB1informal

   To shake or tremble, often due to instability or weakness.

   Zittern oder Schwanken

   • Her voice wobbled as she tried to hold back tears.
   • The jelly wobbled on the plate when she set it down.
   • His knees wobbled with fear as he approached the stage.

   Synonymejigglequiverrockshakeswayteetertremblewaver

   Antonymefixsecuresteady