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Doddering

usgb/ˈdɑːdərɪŋ/Volume
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Aging ConnotationPlay
It suggests frailty and comes with a negative connotation when referring to age. SlideThe doddering professor retired last year.
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Common MisusePlay
Avoid using 'doddering' for physically unstable people unless age is a factor. SlideHe's not doddering; he's just recovering from an injury.
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Metaphoric UsePlay
Can be used metaphorically to describe things that are outdated or weak. SlideThe doddering old laws were finally revised.