TREMBLY Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

trembly

adjective

ˈtrem-b(ə-)lē

Definition of trembly

as in trembling

marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements the inexperienced lecturer tried to control her trembly hands as she walked onstage

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shaky

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Rockies starter Ryan Feltner (4-6) settled down after a shaky start to pitch six innings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Cryptocurrency firms are facing a nightmare scenario in the Senate, where the shaky state of the industry’s top priority is threatening its plans to unleash midterm campaign cash against its enemies.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 July 2026

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