doddering

[ˈdɒdərɪŋ]

doddering Definition

• 1. moving in a feeble or unsteady way due to old age
• 2. mentally or physically weak or infirm due to old age

Using doddering: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "doddering" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The old man walked with a doddering gait.

• Example

  She took care of her doddering grandmother.

• Example

  His doddering voice betrayed his age.

• Example

  The doddering building was in need of repair.

doddering Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for doddering

• senile
• feeble
• frail
• weak
• shaky

Antonyms for doddering

• strong
• vigorous
• youthful

Phrases with doddering

• doddering fool

  an old person who is foolish or senile

  Example

  He was seen as a doddering fool by the younger generation.

• doddering wreck

  an old person who is in a very poor physical or mental condition

  Example

  The nursing home was filled with doddering wrecks.

• doddering steps

  unsteady steps taken by an old person

  Example

  She helped her grandfather take his doddering steps down the stairs.

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Summary: doddering in Brief

'Doddering' [ˈdɒdərɪŋ] describes the unsteady or feeble movements of an elderly person, or their weakened physical or mental state. It can be used to describe people, buildings, or objects, as in 'The doddering building was in need of repair.' Synonyms include 'senile,' 'frail,' and 'weak.'