trembling

ADJECTIVE

afraid

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anxious apprehensive frightened nervous scared shocked suspicious timid

WEAK

abashed aghast alarmed aroused blanched cowardly cowed daunted discouraged disheartened dismayed distressed disturbed faint-hearted frozen have cold feet horrified in awe intimidated panic-stricken perplexed perturbed petrified rattled run scared scared stiff scared to death spooked startled stunned terrified terror-stricken timorous upset worried

Antonyms

STRONGEST

brave calm happy unafraid unworried

WEAK

bold composed cool courageous eager fearless heroic intrepid undaunted undismayed valiant venturesome

ADJECTIVE

aquiver

Synonyms

WEAK

excited quaky quivering quivery shaking shaky shivery shuddering tremulant

ADJECTIVE

doddering

Synonyms

STRONG

faltering floundering tottering

WEAK

anile decrepit dotard infirm senile shaky unsteady weak

Antonyms

WEAK

agile young youthful

ADJECTIVE

jittery

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anxious apprehensive edgy excitable fidgety jumpy panicky restless shaky skittish spooked tense uneasy uptight

WEAK

antsy high-strung on edge on pins and needles quivering

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm collected composed cool easygoing laid-back quiet relaxed unworried

ADJECTIVE

jumping

Synonyms

STRONG

active animated beating bouncing bounding dynamic hopping hurdling irregular leaping pulsating quaking quivering shaking skipping springing throbbing

WEAK

buoyant lively unsteady vibrant

Antonyms

STRONG

inactive

ADJECTIVE

palsied

Synonyms

STRONG

debilitated disabled paralyzed shaking

WEAK

arthritic atonic diseased paralytic rheumatic sclerotic shaky spastic tremorous weak

Antonyms

WEAK

steady walking

ADJECTIVE

panicky

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anxious apprehensive discouraged distressed fearful frightened horrified intimidated nervous perplexed perturbed scared shocked spooked startled timid

WEAK

abashed aghast alarmed aroused blanched cowardly cowed daunted disheartened dismayed disturbed faint-hearted fearsome frozen funky have cold feet in awe panic-stricken petrified rattled run scared scared stiff scared to death stunned suspicious terrified terror-stricken timorous upset worried

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bold brave calm comforted encouraged happy unafraid unfearful unworried

ADJECTIVE

quaky

Synonyms

WEAK

aquiver palpitating quavering quivering quivery shaky shivering shivery tremulant twittery wobbly

ADJECTIVE

quivering

Synonyms

STRONGEST

shaking shivering

STRONG

fluttering quavering vibrating

WEAK

jittery jumpy shaky tremulous

ADJECTIVE

quivery

Synonyms

WEAK

aquiver palpitating quaky quavering quivering shaky shivering shivery tremulant twittery wobbly

ADJECTIVE

shivery

Synonyms

WEAK

aquiver palpitating quaky quavering quivering quivery shaky shivering tremulant twittery wobbly

ADJECTIVE

thrilling

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breathtaking electrifying enchanting frantic gripping hair-raising miraculous riveting rousing sensational stirring

STRONG

boss overwhelming shivering stimulating swinging

WEAK

blood-tingling exquisite fab fabulous large mad magnificent mind-bending mind-blowing rip-roaring wild wondrous zero cool

Antonyms

STRONGEST

usual

WEAK

depressing discouraging upsetting

ADJECTIVE

timid

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambivalent bashful demure diffident fearful feeble frightened gentle humble modest nervous weak

STRONG

Milquetoast shrinking wavering yellow

WEAK

afraid apprehensive badgered browbeaten bullied capricious cowardly cowed cowering coy daunted fainthearted having cold feet intimidated irresolute mousy pusillanimous retiring shaky soft spineless spiritless submissive timorous unassertive unassured unnerved vacillating

Antonyms

STRONGEST

able bold brave calm conceited courageous egotistical extroverted loud proud strong unabashed unafraid

WEAK

daring fearless

ADJECTIVE

tremulant

Synonyms

WEAK

aquiver palpitating quaky quavering quivering quivery shaky shivering shivery twittery wobbly

ADJECTIVE

tremulous

Synonyms

WEAK

aquiver aspen cowardly excited fearful jittery nervous palpitating quavering quivering shaking timid timorous wavering

Antonyms

WEAK

calm stable steady

ADJECTIVE

tremulous

Synonyms

WEAK

palpitating quavering quivering shaky shivering shivery wobbly

Antonyms

WEAK

calm stable steady unwavering

ADJECTIVE

tremulous

Synonyms

WEAK

cowardly fearful jittery nervous shy timorous

Antonyms

WEAK

brave confident

ADJECTIVE

twittery

Synonyms

WEAK

aquiver palpitating quaky quavering quivering quivery shaky shivering shivery tremulant wobbly

ADJECTIVE

vibrant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

resonant

WEAK

aquiver consonant oscillating palpitating pulsating pulsing quaking quivering resounding reverberant ringing sonorant sonorous

Antonyms

WEAK

colorless dull pale quiet

ADJECTIVE

wobbling

Synonyms

STRONG

quaking quivering staggering swaying teetering wiggling

WEAK

wabbling

NOUN

convulsion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agitation cataclysm tumult turbulence upheaval

STRONG

clamor commotion disaster ferment furor outcry seism shaking shock upturn

WEAK

quaking rocking tottering

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calmness peace

STRONG

calm quiet silence

WEAK

harmony

NOUN

fear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alarm angst anxiety apprehension awe concern despair dismay doubt dread horror jitters panic scare suspicion terror unease uneasiness worry

STRONG

abhorrence agitation apprehensiveness aversion consternation cowardice creeps discomposure disquietude distress faintheartedness fearfulness foreboding fright funk misgiving nightmare phobia presentiment qualm reverence revulsion timidity trepidation

WEAK

chickenheartedness cold feet cold sweat recreancy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

assurance calmness cheer confidence contentment ease encouragement faith happiness joy trust

STRONG

calm comfort liking love

WEAK

bravery courage fearlessness heroism unconcern

NOUN

funk

Synonyms

STRONG

alarm despondency fright gloom misery panic

WEAK

cold sweat

Antonyms

STRONG

cheer confidence happiness joy security

NOUN

temblor

Synonyms

STRONGEST

earthquake upheaval

STRONG

agitation flutter quake quaver quiver quivering ripple seism shake shiver shivering tremble trepidation vibration wobble

WEAK

quaking tremblor

Antonyms

STRONG

stillness

NOUN

tremblor

Synonyms

WEAK

agitation earthquake flutter quake quaking quaver quiver quivering ripple seism shake shiver shivering temblor tremble trepidation upheaval vibration wobble

NOUN

tremor

Synonyms

STRONGEST

earthquake shiver upheaval vibration

STRONG

agitation flutter quake quaking quaver quiver quivering ripple shake shivering tremble trepidation wobble

Antonyms

WEAK

stillness

NOUN

vibration

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fluctuation oscillation pulse reverberation tremor

STRONG

beating pulsation quake quiver resonance shake shimmy throb throbbing vacillation wave wavering

WEAK

judder

Antonyms

WEAK

stillness

Example Sentences

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And if you hear trembling violins and thrumming cellos, you might lapse into a vision of storm-whipped waves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

"I am still trembling," said the 55-year-old mother of four, while busy packing her family's belongings.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

The victory was worth £142,375 to Redknapp, who was trembling as he spoke to ITV Racing moments after his winner was confirmed.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

The class was filled with 80-year-old women pounding on a heavy bag, 75-year-old men dancing across the floor, elderly and trembling people working hard to stave off the effects of PD.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

My hands were trembling as I reached out to open the message.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

trembling

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