Shaken

Quick meaning: Shaken is an adjective meaning Moved rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.

Meaning

Moved rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.

More Meanings

1. Caused to move (and usually weakened) by a strong force.
2. Of a cask: taken to pieces which are then tied up together for transportation.
3. Of something mined such as coal or ore: broken into pieces.
4. Of timber: damaged from being cracked.
5. Chiefly of a person: having had one's composure or confidence disrupted or upset; in a state of shock or trauma.
6. Weakened by some event.
7. past participle of shake

Example Sentences

We were left shaken by the revelations of abuse.

The earthquake led to many shaken buildings and structures.

[A] chief, / With shout and shaken spear / Stands at the prow, and guides them: […]

For the moment she felt like a shaken child—shaken out of its wailings into awe, and she said humbly—"I will try. I will think."

Synonyms for shaken

Depending on context, synonyms include rattled, shocked, shook, agitated, jolted.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include agitated, jolted, flustered, upset, troubled, stunned.

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