shaky

Describes something that is not steady, firm, or stable; can refer to physical unsteadiness or a lack of confidence.

ruОписывает что-то нестабильное, нетвёрдое или неустойчивое; может относиться к физической шаткости или отсутствию уверенности.esDescribe algo inestable, poco firme o inseguro; puede referirse a una inestabilidad física o a una falta de confianza o certeza.frQualifie quelque chose d'instable, de peu solide ou de chancelant ; peut se rapporter à un objet physique qui bouge ou à un manque d'assurance.deBeschreibt etwas, das nicht stabil, nicht fest oder nicht sicher ist; kann sich auf körperliches Wanken oder auf mangelndes Vertrauen beziehen.ptDescreve algo instável, inseguro ou que não se mantém firme; pode se referir a instabilidade física (como mãos trêmulas ou estrutura vacilante) ou à falta de confiança, de segurança ou de solidez.zh形容事物不稳定、不牢固或不可靠；也可指身体颤抖、摇晃，或缺乏信心。arيصف شيئًا غير مستقر أو غير ثابت أو غير راسخ؛ قد يشير إلى اهتزاز جسدي أو ارتجاف، أو إلى ضعف الثقة وعدم اليقين.

1. Trembling or unsteady B1 formal

   Inclined to shake or tremble, often due to weakness, nervousness, or a physical defect.

   • Her hands were shaky after carrying the heavy boxes.
   • He gave a shaky smile, trying to hide his nerves.
   • The old man's voice was shaky as he spoke.

   ruДрожащий или неустойчивыйesTembloroso o inestablefrTremblant, mal assurédeZitternd oder unsicherptTrêmulo ou instávelzh颤抖的或不稳的arمرتجف أو غير مستقر

   Synonymes: quiveringshakingtotterytremblingtremulousunsteadywobbling

   Antonymes: firmstablesteady

2. Vibrating slightly B1 formal

   Moving or vibrating slightly and irregularly, as from fear, cold, or a breeze.

   • The leaves were shaky in the gentle wind.
   • She felt shaky from the cold winter air.
   • His legs were shaky after the long hike.

   ruДрожащийestemblorosofrTremblantdeZitterndptTrêmulozh颤抖的arمرتجف

   Synonymes: quiveringshiveringtremblingtremulousunsteady

   Antonymes: firmstablesteady

3. Unstable or insecure B2 formal

   Not secure, firm, or reliable; beset with difficulties or problems.

   • The company's finances are shaky after the recent losses.
   • Their relationship has been shaky since the argument.
   • The bridge looked shaky and unsafe for crossing.

   ruНестабильныйesinestablefrInstable, peu sûrdeWackeligptInstávelzh不稳定的arغير مستقر

   Synonymes: flimsyinsecureprecariousricketyrockytenuousunreliableunstableunsteadywobbly

   Antonymes: firmreliablesecuresolidsoundstablesteady

• shakier comparative form
• shakiest superlative form