Unsteadied: meaning, definitions and examples
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unsteadied
[ ʌnˈstɛd.id ]
lack of stability
Unsteadied is the past tense of the verb unsteady, which means to cause to become unstable or shaky. This action can apply to physical objects, people, or situations. When someone feels unsteadied, they may experience a loss of balance or confidence. The term conveys a sense of disruption and insecurity in the context where steadiness is usually expected.
Synonyms
discomposed, perturbed, shaken, unbalanced.
Examples of usage
- The sudden movement of the car unsteadied him.
- Her worrying thoughts unsteadied her during the presentation.
- The unexpected news unsteadied the entire team.
- Heavy winds unsteadied the tall trees.
Translations
Translations of the word "unsteadied" in other languages:
🇵🇹 instável
🇮🇳 अस्थिर
🇩🇪 unstabilisiert
🇮🇩 tidak stabil
🇺🇦 невпевнений
🇵🇱 niestabilny
🇯🇵 不安定な
🇫🇷 instable
🇪🇸 inestable
🇹🇷 istikrarsız
🇰🇷 불안정한
🇸🇦 غير مستقر
🇨🇿 nestabilní
🇸🇰 nestabilný
🇨🇳 不稳定的
🇸🇮 nestabilen
🇮🇸 óstöðugur
🇰🇿 тұрақсыз
🇬🇪 არასტაბილური
🇦🇿 sabitsiz
🇲🇽 inestable
Etymology
The word 'unsteady' derives from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', and the adjective 'steady', which has its roots in Middle English 'stedi', originating from Old English 'stædig' meaning 'firm, stable, or fixed'. The concept of steadiness is historically linked to stability in various contexts, such as physical balance and emotional state. Over time, the transition to 'unsteady' reflected the evolution of language reflecting changes in how people perceive these states. The verb form 'unsteady' emerged as a way to express the action of rendering something unstable or causing it to lose balance, illustrating the complexity of human experience with stability and security as essential aspects of life.