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Another word for doddery

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• adjective (Context 1)

Slow, unsteady, and frail in movement or mind, typically as a result of old age.

Usage Example

"The retired professor had grown somewhat doddering on his feet, though his wit remained as sharp as ever."

Strongest
doddering
tottering
tottery
Strong
infirm
frail
decrepit
shaky
unsteady
feeblish
Weak
senile

Opposites of doddery

The opposite of doddery shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

spry
agile
nimble
steady
vigorous
robust
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• Nearby Words

docuseries
dodderer
doddering
doddery
dodge
dodgem
dodgems

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Doddery. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/doddery
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