shaky

• Qualifie 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.

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

1. Trembling or unsteadyB1formal

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

   Tremblant, mal assuré

   • 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.

   Synonymesquiveringshakingtotterytremblingtremulousunsteadywobbling

   Antonymesfirmstablesteady

2. B1formal

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

   Tremblant

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

   Synonymesquiveringshiveringtremblingtremulousunsteady

   Antonymesfirmstablesteady

3. Unstable or insecureB2formal

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

   Instable, peu sûr

   • 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.

   Synonymesflimsyinsecureprecariousricketyrockytenuousunreliableunstableunsteadywobbly

   Antonymesfirmreliablesecuresolidsoundstablesteady