Unsteadiness: meaning, definitions and examples
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unsteadiness
[ ʌnˈstɛdɪnəs ]
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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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unsteadiness |
This word is often used to describe physical or emotional states where there is a lack of stability or balance.
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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.
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shakiness |
This term is generally used to describe a physical shaking or trembling, often due to weakness, nervousness, or fear.
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insecurity |
This term is primarily used to describe a psychological state where a person feels uncertain or lacks confidence.
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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.
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