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shaky Synonyms
Another word for shaky
Choosing another word for shaky depends on context, so the 26 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Trembling, quivering, or unsteady, especially as a result of physical weakness, age, or strong emotion.
Usage Example
"After recovering from the flu, her legs still felt a bit trembling when she stood up."
Strongest
trembling
unsteady
quivering
tremulous
Strong
wobbly
faltering
tottering
jittery
quaking
shivering
• adjective (Context 2)
Uncertain, unreliable, or open to doubt in quality, validity, or future prospects.
Usage Example
"The defense attorney's argument rested on a rather dubious interpretation of the contract."
Strongest
dubious
uncertain
precarious
tenuous
unreliable
Strong
questionable
suspect
flimsy
weak
unsound
• adjective (Context 3)
Not physically firm, solid, or structurally secure; liable to wobble or collapse.
Usage Example
"We decided not to place the heavy vase on the wobbly wooden table."
Strongest
wobbly
rickety
unstable
unsteady
Strong
ramshackle
flimsy
teetering
tottering
insecure
tumble-down
Opposites of shaky
The opposite of shaky shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
steady
sturdy
stable
solid
sound
reliable
firm
secure
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Shaky. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/shaky