Shuddering

Pronunciation: /ˈʃʌdərɪŋ/

Definitions of shuddering

adjective describing a person or thing that is trembling or shaking with fear, cold, or excitement

Example Sentences

A1 She was shuddering with fear as the thunderstorm approached.

A2 The old house had a shuddering floorboard that creaked every time someone walked on it.

B1 The witness gave a shuddering account of the car accident she had witnessed.

B2 The news of the impending layoffs left the employees feeling shuddering uncertainty about their future.

C1 The shuddering engine of the old truck indicated that it was in need of serious repair.

C2 The shuddering realization that he had been betrayed by his closest friend left him feeling numb.

Examples of shuddering in a Sentence

formal She felt a shuddering sensation as the earthquake struck.

informal I couldn't help but feel shuddering with fear during the horror movie.

slang The haunted house had us all shuddering like crazy.

figurative The news of the layoffs sent a shuddering wave through the company.

Grammatical Forms of shuddering

• past tense: shuddered
• plural: shudderings
• comparative: more shuddering
• superlative: most shuddering
• present tense: shudder
• future tense: will shudder
• perfect tense: have shuddered
• continuous tense: is shuddering
• singular: shuddering
• positive degree: shuddering
• infinitive: to shudder
• gerund: shuddering
• participle: shuddering

Origin and Evolution of shuddering

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'shuddering' originated from the Old English word 'scudor', which meant to shake or tremble.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'shuddering' has retained its original meaning of trembling or shaking, but has also come to be associated with feelings of fear, anxiety, or discomfort.