wobbling

[ wob-ling ]

adjective

1. that wobbles or causes to wobble.

Other Words From

• wobbling·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of wobbling¹

First recorded in 1650–60; wobble + -ing ²

Example Sentences

The sentence drew a strong ovation from those endeavoring to preserve and protect our wobbling democracy.

From Los Angeles Times

"Markets are wobbling, concerns over Fed policy abound and corporate earnings are in the spotlight," he said.

From BBC

Biles rebounded with a clean beam routine, wobbling slightly on only two skills.

From Los Angeles Times

I suggest more surgeries — cutting-edge surgeries to fix my bad eye and its marble-y wobbling.

From Los Angeles Times

His identity is in flux, wobbling on the ever-shifting grounds of personal insecurity, fickle friendships and family pressure, and his unsteady sense of self is represented in the film by his various names and nicknames.

From Los Angeles Times