shaky

[US]/ˈʃeɪki/
[UK]/ˈʃeɪki/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. unsteady; unreliable; lacking firmness

Example Sentences

The experience had left him rather shaky.

Her voice was low and shaky with emotion.

The peace treaty rests on shaky foundations.

she managed a shaky laugh.

a cracked, dangerously shaky table.

The table is shaky because the braces are loose.

The company’s finances are looking a bit shaky.

after a shaky start the Scottish team made superb efforts.

Government loans have been the salvation of several shaky business companies.

United, currently lying in fifth place, have recovered after a shaky start.

Real-world Examples

Do you feel shaky or weak at all?

Source: Doctor-Patient Conversation in English

" My wand, " said Ron, in a shaky voice.

Source: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

The idea was to boost the shaky morale of the army.

Source: The Power of Art - Jacques-Louis David

Persistently unprofitable gig-economy firms look shakier.

Source: The Economist - Business

My body after limp, shaky, anxious.

Source: Selected Film and Television News

Banks'll even look at you as a shaky investment.

Source: Billions Season 1

" Ron-Harry" —his voice sounded shaky—" Hermione-are you all right? "

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

" You're not - not a - ? " asked Susan in a shaky voice.

Source: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

It is probably a bit shaky, but it will serve for now.

Source: Bedtime stories for children

They also said they would try to consolidate a shaky ceasefire.

Source: BBC Listening Collection January 2020

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