Unsteady: meaning, definitions and examples
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unsteady
[ สnหstษdi ]
balance
Not firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; unstable.
Synonyms
insecure, precarious, shaky, unstable, wobbly
Examples of usage
- The unsteady table wobbled as I placed my drink on it.
- He walked unsteadily across the icy pavement.
- The unsteady ladder made me nervous to climb it.
emotions
Not firm, reliable, or trustworthy.
Synonyms
doubtful, inconsistent, unpredictable, unreliable
Examples of usage
- I could sense the unsteady tone in his voice.
- Her unsteady behavior made me question her intentions.
Translations
Translations of the word "unsteady" in other languages:
๐ต๐น inconstante
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคธเฅเคฅเคฟเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช unbestรคndig
๐ฎ๐ฉ tidak stabil
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตัััะนะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ niestabilny
๐ฏ๐ต ไธๅฎๅฎใช (fuanteina)
๐ซ๐ท instable
๐ช๐ธ inestable
๐น๐ท dengesiz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ์์ ํ (bulanjeonghan)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบูุฑ ู ุณุชูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ nestabilnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ nestabilnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ไธ็จณๅฎ็ (bรน wฤndรฌng de)
๐ธ๐ฎ nestabilen
๐ฎ๐ธ รณstรถรฐugur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑัะฐาััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sabit olmayan
๐ฒ๐ฝ inestable
Etymology
The word 'unsteady' originated from the Old English word 'unstรฆรฐig', which means not firm or stable. Over time, the word evolved to its current form, maintaining its core meaning of lacking stability or reliability. The concept of being unsteady can be applied to physical objects, emotions, or situations that are not secure or dependable.
See also: steadiness, steadying, unsteadiness.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #14,139, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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