English Synonym Finder

teetering

Definitions

Moving or balancing unsteadily; swaying back and forth.

Being in a precarious or unstable position, often on the verge of a significant change or collapse.

Examples

The old chair was teetering on the edge of the porch, threatening to collapse at any moment.

The global economy is currently teetering on the brink of a major recession.

Synonyms

wobbling swaying tottering unsteady wavering rocking shaky

Antonyms

stable steady firm secure fixed balanced solid