Unsteadiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsteadiness

 

[ ʌnˈstɛdɪnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of instability

Unsteadiness refers to the state of being not firmly fixed or stable, often resulting in a lack of balance or control.

Synonyms

insecurity, instability, shakiness.

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Word Description / Examples
unsteadiness

This word is often used to describe physical or emotional states where there is a lack of stability or balance.

  • He felt a sense of unsteadiness as he climbed the rocky path
  • Her voice had unsteadiness, revealing her nervousness
instability

This word is typically used in broader contexts to describe a lack of stability in various domains, such as political, economic, emotional, or structural scenarios.

  • The economic instability in the country caused widespread anxiety
  • His emotional instability made it hard for him to maintain relationships
shakiness

This term is generally used to describe a physical shaking or trembling, often due to weakness, nervousness, or fear.

  • His hands showed shakiness after the long hike
  • Her voice had a bit of shakiness when she recited the poem
insecurity

This term is primarily used to describe a psychological state where a person feels uncertain or lacks confidence.

  • She couldn't overcome her insecurity about speaking in public
  • He has a lot of insecurity about his job performance

Examples of usage

  • The unsteadiness of the boat made everyone feel queasy.
  • His unsteadiness on his feet indicated a possible health issue.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsteadiness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 instabilidade

🇮🇳 अस्थिरता

🇩🇪 Unbeständigkeit

🇮🇩 ketidakstabilan

🇺🇦 нестабільність

🇵🇱 niestabilność

🇯🇵 不安定さ

🇫🇷 instabilité

🇪🇸 inestabilidad

🇹🇷 istikrarsızlık

🇰🇷 불안정성

🇸🇦 عدم الاستقرار

🇨🇿 nestabilita

🇸🇰 nestabilita

🇨🇳 不稳定性

🇸🇮 nestabilnost

🇮🇸 óstöðugleiki

🇰🇿 тұрақсыздық

🇬🇪 არასტაბილურობა

🇦🇿 sabitliksizlik

🇲🇽 inestabilidad

Etymology

The word 'unsteadiness' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'steadiness' meaning 'the quality of being steady or stable'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century.

See also: steadiness, steadying, unsteady.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,772, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.