rickety

• Qualifie quelque chose de mal construit, faible, et susceptible de se casser ou de s'effondrer, souvent en raison de l'âge ou d'une mauvaise conception.

Describes something that is poorly made, weak, and likely to break or collapse, often due to age or poor construction.

1. Unsteady or shakyB2formal

   Likely to fall or collapse due to being weak or poorly made.

   délabré, branlant

   • The old wooden chair was so rickety that it wobbled when he sat down.
   • They crossed a rickety bridge that swayed in the wind.
   • The shed had a rickety door that barely stayed on its hinges.

   Synonymesdilapidatedflimsyprecariousramshackleshakytotteryunstablewobbly

   Antonymesfirmsecuresolidsoundstablesturdy

2. Affected by ricketsC1formalmedical

   Suffering from or showing signs of rickets, a disease causing softening of the bones.

   rachitique

   • The child's rickety condition improved with vitamin D supplements.
   • In the past, many children in poor areas were rickety due to malnutrition.
   • The doctor diagnosed the patient with a rickety bone structure.

   Synonymesrachitic

3. Weak or feebleB2formal

   Lacking physical strength or vitality; frail.

   faible et fragile

   • The old man walked with a rickety gait, leaning on his cane.
   • Her rickety health prevented her from working long hours.
   • The rickety puppy struggled to keep up with the others.

   Synonymesdebilitateddecrepitdelicatefeeblefrailinfirmsicklyweakweakly

   Antonymesfirmrobuststrongsturdyvigorous