Shaky and Steady

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Shaky adjective - Marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements.

Usage example: the old man's hands were so shaky that I was afraid he'd drop the glass

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Steady is an antonym for shaky in topics: unstable, doubtful, trembling.

Nearby Words: shake, shaking, shaken, shakily

Steady adjective - Firm in one's allegiance to someone or something.

Usage example: even as wild accusations were circulating, she remained steady in her support for the candidate

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Shaky is an antonym for steady.

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