What is another word for Spastically?

Pronunciation: [spˈastɪkli] (IPA)

The word "spastically" is considered offensive by many people with disabilities. It's often used to describe someone who is moving in an uncontrolled or jerky manner, suggesting that the person is disabled or has a neurological disorder. There are many other words that can be used instead of spastically, including clumsily, awkwardly, erratically, jerkily, or spasmodically. These words convey a similar meaning but without the negative connotations that spastically carries. It's important to be mindful of language and to choose words that are respectful and inclusive of all people, regardless of their abilities.

Usage examples for Spastically

Its rear haunches clawed upward Spastically and then it pitched unconscious into the bloody dust, its body still twitching.
"The Moghul"
Thomas Hoover

Related words: spasticity, spastic cerebral palsy, spasticity in cerebral palsy

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