tottering

tot·ter·ing

adj \ˈtä-tə-riŋ\

Definition of TOTTERING

1

a : being in an unstable condition <a tottering building> b : walking unsteadily

2

: lacking firmness or stability : insecure <a tottering regime>

— tot·ter·ing·ly adverb

Examples of TOTTERING

1. <after the accident, she was only able to take a few tottering steps at a time>

First Known Use of TOTTERING

1534

Related to TOTTERING

Synonyms: aquiver, atremble, quaking, quavery, quivering, shaking, shuddering, shuddery, shaky, tottery, trembling, trembly, tremulous, wobbling (also wabbling), wobbly (also wabbly)

Related Words: convulsive; shivering, shivery; rocky, staggery, unstable, unsteady, wavering, wavery; palpitating, pulsating, throbbing

Near Antonyms: controlled, firm, settled, stable, steady

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