shaky

[ˈʃeɪki]

shaky Definition

• 1. tending to shake or tremble
• 2. not firm or secure
• 3. uncertain or unreliable

Using shaky: Examples

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

• Example

  She felt shaky after the earthquake.

• Example

  The table was shaky and wobbled when I put my drink on it.

• Example

  The company's financial situation is still shaky.

• Example

  His voice sounded shaky as he gave the speech.

shaky Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shaky

• unsteady
• wobbly
• shivering
• trembling
• insecure

Antonyms for shaky

• steady
• firm
• secure

Phrases with shaky

• shake a leg

  to hurry up or get moving

  Example

  Come on, shake a leg! We're going to be late.

• on shaky ground

  in an uncertain or unstable situation

  Example

  The company is on shaky ground financially and may have to lay off employees.

• shake someone's confidence

  to make someone feel uncertain or insecure

  Example

  The negative feedback from his boss shook his confidence in his abilities.

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Summary: shaky in Brief

The term 'shaky' [ˈʃeɪki] describes something that tends to shake or tremble, is not firm or secure, or is uncertain or unreliable. Examples include feeling shaky after an earthquake, a shaky table that wobbles, or a company's shaky financial situation. Phrases like 'shake a leg' mean to hurry up, while 'on shaky ground' refers to an uncertain or unstable situation.