Synonyms of shakiness

shakiness

noun

as in instability

the quality or state of not being firmly fixed in position

we added a couple more ropes to help reduce the shakiness of the footbridge

Synonyms & Similar Words

• instability
• unsteadiness
• insecurity
• precariousness
• unstableness
• unsoundness
• looseness
• changeability
• mutability
• laxness
• insubstantiality
• slackness
• inconstancy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stability
• security
• steadiness
• fastness
• soundness
• fixedness
• firmness
• substantiality

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shakiness

Geopolitical shocks, economic shakiness and breakneck advances in AI have left many feeling unmoored, even pessimistic. — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Indexes are near their records, even with the recent shakiness for AI stocks. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

With Alvarado’s shakiness and Banks’ demotion, there is an opening for another lefty to emerge. — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 19 June 2026

Advertisement Essential tremor manifests most obviously as shakiness in both hands and arms. — Angela Haupt, Time, 7 May 2026

The warning signs of low blood sugar include intense hunger, shakiness, and dizziness. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Feb. 2026

Modern stabilization technology will help alleviate some of the shakiness, resulting in a smoother overall recording experience. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026

The conversation also discusses the shakiness of the indie film markeplace in recent years as well as the Sundance’s festival and institute’s ups and downs since the pandemic. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 Dec. 2025

Occasional shakiness is to be expected; after all, this third film is more of a bridge between past and future than some might like, but old fans will be charmed and even newbies like me can see the sparkle. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 Nov. 2025