rickety

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈrɪkɪti/

Definition

Likely to break or fall apart because of poor construction or age.

Examples

• She climbed the rickety ladder with extreme caution, listening for any sign of cracking wood.

• The house was filled with rickety chairs that wobbled whenever someone sat down.

• They decided to replace the rickety fence before the next big storm hit.

Synonyms of rickety

Words with a similar meaning to rickety:

• weak
• unstable
• shaky
• decrepit
• ramshackle

Antonyms of rickety

Words with the opposite meaning to rickety:

• sturdy
• stable

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