doddery

Describes a person, especially an elderly one, who is weak, unsteady, or shaky due to old age.

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1. Infirm due to old age C1 informal british

   Describes someone who is physically or mentally weak and unsteady because of advanced age.

   • The doddery old man shuffled slowly down the street.
   • She became increasingly doddery and needed help with daily tasks.
   • His doddery hands could barely hold the cup steady.

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   Synonyms: decrepitfeeblefrailinfirmshakytotteryunsteadywobbly

   Antonyms: agilenimblerobustsprystrongvigorous

• doddier comparative form
• doddiest superlative form