Pronunciation: /ˈstæɡərd/

Definitions of staggered

verb to walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall

Example Sentences

A1 She staggered home after a long night of dancing.

A2 The hiker staggered up the steep mountain trail, out of breath.

B1 The company staggered the work shifts to accommodate employees' schedules.

B2 The sudden news of the company's bankruptcy staggered the employees.

C1 The politician's scandalous behavior staggered the public and led to his resignation.

C2 The impact of the natural disaster staggered the entire region, causing widespread devastation.

adjective walking or moving unsteadily, as if about to fall

Example Sentences

A1 She staggered into the room, looking tired and disoriented.

A2 The hiker staggered along the trail, exhausted from the long trek.

B1 The company's financial report showed staggered growth over the past year.

B2 The team's performance was staggered, with some members excelling while others struggled.

C1 The novel's narrative structure was deliberately staggered to create suspense.

C2 The artist's use of staggered lines and shapes created a sense of movement in the painting.

Examples of staggered in a Sentence

formal The hiker staggered along the rocky trail, struggling to keep his balance.

informal After the party, Sarah staggered home, still feeling the effects of the alcohol.

slang I was so staggered by the news that I couldn't even speak.

figurative The company's profits staggered in the third quarter, causing concern among investors.

Grammatical Forms of staggered

past tense

staggered

plural

staggered

comparative

more staggered

superlative

most staggered

present tense

stagger

future tense

will stagger

perfect tense

have staggered

continuous tense

is staggering

singular

stagger

positive degree

staggered

infinitive

to stagger

gerund

staggering

participle

staggered

Origin and Evolution of staggered

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'staggered' originated from the Middle English word 'stakeren' which meant to reel or totter.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'staggered' has come to mean to walk or move unsteadily as if about to fall, showing a shift from a general sense of unsteadiness to a more specific physical action.