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shakily Synonyms

Another word for shakily

Choosing another word for shakily depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a trembling, quivering, or physically unsteady manner, often due to weakness, age, or strong emotion.

Usage Example

"After the exhausting marathon, the runner stood up unsteadily and reached for a bottle of water."

Strongest
unsteadily
tremulously
Strong
quaveringly
totteringly
haltingly

• adverb (Context 2)

In an insecure, precarious, or unreliable manner that lacks stability or confidence.

Usage Example

"The new software startup began precariously in its first quarter before securing a major enterprise contract."

Strongest
precariously
Strong
uncertainly
faltersingly
tentatively
hesitantly
tenuously

Opposites of shakily

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

steadily
confidently
firmly
securely
solidly
stably
reliably
assuredly
See all opposites of shakily

• Nearby Words

shakespeare
shakespearean
shakeup
shakily
shakiness
shakingly
shaky

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