wobbly
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for wobbly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Unsteady, shaky, or likely to wobble.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use wobbly
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a wobbly table
wobbly legs
feel a bit wobbly
Etymology
From wobble plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.
Full origin of wobbly →Frequently asked questions
What does “wobbly” mean?
The word “wobbly” means unsteady, shaky, or likely to wobble. In plain terms, shaky and unsteady, not firm or stable.
How do you pronounce “wobbly”?
“Wobbly” is pronounced WOB-lee (/ˈwɑb(ə)li/ in IPA).
How do you use “wobbly” in a sentence?
Here is “wobbly” used in a sentence: “The ladder felt wobbly, so he asked someone to hold it.”
What part of speech is “wobbly”?
“Wobbly” is an adjective.
