Synonyms of shuddery

shuddery

adjective

as in trembly

marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements

with a few shuddery strokes of a pen, she signed her last will and testament

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trembly
• trembling
• shaking
• shuddering
• quivering
• shaky
• shivering
• wobbly
• tremulous
• atremble
• quavery
• quaking
• wobbling
• tottering
• tottery
• aquiver
• shivery
• unsteady
• convulsive
• throbbing
• pulsating
• palpitating
• rocky
• wavering
• unstable
• wavery
• staggery

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stable
• steady
• controlled
• firm
• settled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shuddery

Jarring, shuddery close-ups illustrate the never-ending emotional spiral of its main character, Linda (Byrne), who struggles to raise a kid who has a chronic health issue while keeping her home and career stable. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2025