Unsteady: meaning, definitions and examples
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unsteady
[ ʌnˈstɛdi ]
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:
🇵🇹 inconstante
🇮🇳 अस्थिर
🇩🇪 unbeständig
🇮🇩 tidak stabil
🇺🇦 нестійкий
🇵🇱 niestabilny
🇯🇵 不安定な (fuanteina)
🇫🇷 instable
🇪🇸 inestable
🇹🇷 dengesiz
🇰🇷 불안정한 (bulanjeonghan)
🇸🇦 غير مستقر
🇨🇿 nestabilní
🇸🇰 nestabilný
🇨🇳 不稳定的 (bù wěndìng de)
🇸🇮 nestabilen
🇮🇸 óstöðugur
🇰🇿 тұрақсыз
🇬🇪 არამდგრადი
🇦🇿 sabit olmayan
🇲🇽 inestable
Word origin
The word 'unsteady' originated from the Old English word 'unstæðig', 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.