veerable

/ˈvɪˌbərəbəl, ˈvɪbəˌrəbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

trembling or shaking with fear, weakness, or illness

“The veerable old man struggled to walk down the stairs.”

2. adjective

unstable or likely to collapse

“The veerable scaffolding held up precariously against the wind.”

3. noun

a person who is veerable or unstable

“The doctor helped the veerable patient to recover from his illness.”

Synonyms

  • faltering
  • fragile
  • shaky
  • unstable
  • weak

Antonyms

  • firm
  • stable
  • strong