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Comparative
shakier
Superlative
shakiest
1
likely to move or collapse due to being poorly secured or balanced
- The shaky ladder wobbled as she climbed, making her feel uneasy.
- The old house had a shaky foundation, which made it prone to creaking sounds.
- The shaky table rattled whenever someone bumped into it.
- The shaky bridge swayed with every step, causing concern among the walkers.
2
stumbling and not steady in movement
- The elderly man's legs were shaky as he attempted to stand up.
- The hiker's footing was shaky on the steep, rocky trail.
- The bridge felt shaky as we walked across, making us nervous about its stability.
- The foundation of the old house was shaky, causing concern about its structural integrity.
3
uncertain about the exact details of something
- His shaky alibi made the police suspect his story.
- She gave a shaky answer when asked about the missing funds.
- The agreement rests on shaky legal ground and could collapse.
- My memory of the event is shaky, it was years ago.
4
not secure; beset with difficulties
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