HyperDic: shakiness

English > 2 senses of the word shakiness:
NOUNstateshakiness, shaking, trembling, quiver, quivering, vibration, palpitationa shaky motion
attributeshakinessthe quality of being unstable / unstable and insecure
shakiness > pronunciation
Soundsshey'kiynahs
Rhymesabacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...
English > shakiness: 2 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningA shaky motion.
Synonymsshaking, trembling, quiver, quivering, vibration, palpitation
Narrowertremolo(music) a tremulous effect produced by rapid repetition of a single tone or rapid alternation of two tones
tremorshaking or trembling (usually resulting from weakness or stress or disease)
BroadermotionA state of change
Spanishcimbreo, palpitación, temblor, trepidación, vibración
Catalanestremiment, tremolor, vibració
Adjectivesshakyinclined to shake as from weakness or defect
shakyvibrating slightly and irregularly
English > shakiness: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningThe quality of being unstable / unstable and insecure.
Example"the shakiness of the present regime"
Broaderinstability, unstablenessThe quality or attribute of being unstable and irresolute
Spanishtitubeo
Catalantremolor
Adjectivesshakynot secure

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