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wobble

verb · noun

Simple meaning

To move with an uneven or rocking motion, or unsteadily to and fro.

Pronunciation

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wahbuhl

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈwɑbəl

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

verb

  1. intransitive

    To move with an uneven or rocking motion, or unsteadily to and fro.

  2. Tremble or shake

    “His voice wobbled with restrained emotion.”

  3. intransitive

    To tremble or quaver.

  4. intransitive

    To vacillate in one's opinions.

  5. transitive

    To cause to wobble.

noun

  1. An unsteady motion.

  2. A tremulous sound.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Primarily written

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: To move with an uneven or rocking motion, or unsteadily to and fro.

Used this way, wobble is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use wobble

  • “His voice wobbled with restrained emotion.”verb

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Word Family

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Word family

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  • wobblynounDerived noun

    A member of the Industrial Workers of the World.

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Synonyms

Sense: unsteady motion

sway

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