Unfirmly: meaning, definitions and examples
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unfirmly
[ ʌnˈfɜːrmli ]
insecurely
In a manner lacking firmness or stability; not securely or firmly.
Synonyms
insecurely, unsteadily, weakly
Examples of usage
- She held onto the railing unfirmly as she walked down the stairs.
- The tent was pitched unfirmly, causing it to collapse in the wind.
hesitantly
In a manner lacking determination or confidence; waveringly.
Synonyms
hesitantly, tentatively, timidly
Examples of usage
- He spoke unfirmly, unsure of himself.
- She walked unfirmly, as if unsure of her destination.
Translations
Translations of the word "unfirmly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não firmemente
🇮🇳 अस्थिरता से
🇩🇪 unsicher
🇮🇩 tidak kuat
🇺🇦 невпевнено
🇵🇱 niepewnie
🇯🇵 しっかりしていない
🇫🇷 de manière non ferme
🇪🇸 inseguramente
🇹🇷 gevşekçe
🇰🇷 확실하지 않게
🇸🇦 غير ثابت
🇨🇿 nejistě
🇸🇰 neisto
🇨🇳 不坚定地
🇸🇮 negotovo
🇮🇸 óörugglega
🇰🇿 сенімді емес
🇬🇪 არამყარედ
🇦🇿 qeyri-müəyyən
🇲🇽 inseguramente
Word origin
The word 'unfirmly' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the adjective 'firm'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The use of 'unfirmly' has decreased over time, with 'unsteadily' and 'hesitantly' being more commonly used in modern English.
See also: confirm, firm, firmament, firming, firmly, firmness, firms, infirm.