Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

doddering

adjective
/ˈdɒd.ər.ɪŋ/
Definition
Characterized by a state of weakness or unsteadiness due to old age.
Examples
  • The doddering old man struggled to cross the street.
  • She found it difficult to listen to the doddering lecture.
  • The doddering dog wobbled as it walked across the yard.
Meaning
To be unsteady or weak, often due to aging. It can also imply a lack of vigor or alertness.
Synonyms
  • feeble
  • senile
  • unsteady
  • shaky
  • frail