Unsteady: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsteady

 

[ สŒnหˆstษ›di ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inconstante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเฅเคฅเคฟเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unbestรคndig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidak stabil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตัั‚ั–ะนะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niestabilny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธๅฎ‰ๅฎšใช (fuanteina)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท instable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inestable

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dengesiz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆ์•ˆ์ •ํ•œ (bulanjeonghan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ุณุชู‚ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nestabilnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nestabilnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ็จณๅฎš็š„ (bรน wฤ›ndรฌng de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nestabilen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณstรถรฐugur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑั€ะฐา›ัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ“แƒ’แƒ แƒแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sabit olmayan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.