← BackshareGuessdoddery/ˈdɑdəri/adjectiveShaky or unsteady, especially because of old age.The doddery old man held onto the railing as he climbed the stairs.The doddery dog struggled to jump onto the sofa.My grandmother is a bit doddery now, but she still enjoys gardening.SynonymsshakyunsteadyfeebleAntonymsfirmsteady