Unfirmly: meaning, definitions and examples

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unfirmly

 

[ ʌnˈfɜːrmli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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.
Context #2 | Adverb

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

Etymology

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.