wavery
The word “wavery” has 3 syllables: wa-ve-ry
It's pronounced as /ˈweɪvɚi/
What is synonym and antonym for wavery?
In the thesaurus, “wavery” has 29 synonyms and 11 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for wavery along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for wavery
- askew
- awry
- cockeyed
- doddering
- doddery
- infirm
- insecure
- jiggling
- jiggly
- lopsided
- off-kilter
- precarious
- rickety
- rocky
- shaky
- staggery
- teetering
- tippy
- tipsy
- tottering
- tottery
- unbalanced
- uneven
- unsound
- unstable
- unsteady
- wabbly
- wobbly
- wonky
Antonyms for wavery
- balanced
- equilibrated
- even
- level
- sound
- stabilized
- stable
- steady
- straight
- sturdy
- substantial
Meanings of wavery
- adjective
- Tending to waver; uncertain or hesitant.
Example Sentences
- His voice had a soft, wavery tone as he spoke.
- The candle cast a wavery light across the dark room.
- She gave a wavery smile, unsure of what to say.
- A wavery shadow danced along the wall.
- The signal was weak and wavery, cutting in and out.
On this page you'll find 40 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to wavery, such as: askew, awry, balanced, cockeyed, doddering, doddery, equilibrated.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- whacko
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- wud