staggering

/ˈstæɡərɪŋ/
adjective
  1. So large, shocking, or surprising that it is hard to believe.
    • The cost of the new hospital was a staggering $2 billion.
    • She showed a staggering amount of knowledge for someone her age.
    • The team's defeat was a staggering blow to their fans.
  2. Walking or moving unsteadily, as if about to fall.
    • After the long hike, he took a few staggering steps toward the cabin.
    • The boxer was staggering after the final punch.
    • She felt dizzy and made a staggering movement toward the chair.
Antonyms
noun
  1. An unsteady, swaying movement or walk.
    • With a sudden stagger, he caught himself on the railing.
    • The toddler's first steps were a series of staggers and falls.
    • She managed a stagger toward the door before collapsing.
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