doddering

see definition of doddering

adjaged, feeble

Synonyms for doddering

adj aged, feeble

Antonyms for doddering

feeble

adjective. not strong; ineffective

senile

adjective. failing in physical and mental capabilities due to old age

Word Origin & History

1610s, perhaps from Middle English daderen "to quake, tremble" (late 15c.), apparently frequentative of dialectal dade, on a form similar to totter, patter. Related: Doddered; doddering.

Example Sentences fordoddering

That I'm either as big a liar as he says you are or a fool—a doddering fool.

The doddering in the case was not confined to that individual.

There also, as at Terracina, ancient and doddering men acted as chambermaids.

But as soon as he confronted the doddering and blinking toper, he was helpless.

I'll have the flat of my sword at your hinder quarters for a doddering void-pate!

I do not want your camp, but do you want to guide a doddering old man?

He reeled and swayed, doddering like a drunken man to keep from falling.

Only old Japp can stick it out, and he's too old and doddering to care about moving.

The doddering old seneschal had already told her about the Utalian.

Franklin was no doddering Polonius, looking for advantage where others could have none.

doddering

Synonyms for doddering

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More words related to doddering

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feeble

senile