Unsteadying: meaning, definitions and examples
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unsteadying
[ ʌnˈstɛd.i.ɪŋ ]
general usage
The term 'unsteadying' refers to causing something to become unstable or wobbly. It can pertain to physical objects or metaphorical situations where balance or stability is disrupted.
Synonyms
destabilizing, shaking, wobbling.
Examples of usage
- The earthquake was unsteadying the tall buildings.
- Her erratic behavior was unsteadying the entire team.
- The sudden change in the weather is unsteadying the local wildlife.
Translations
Translations of the word "unsteadying" in other languages:
🇵🇹 instável
🇮🇳 अस्थिर
🇩🇪 unstabil
🇮🇩 tidak stabil
🇺🇦 нестабільний
🇵🇱 niestabilny
🇯🇵 不安定な
🇫🇷 instable
🇪🇸 inestable
🇹🇷 istikrarsız
🇰🇷 불안정한
🇸🇦 غير مستقر
🇨🇿 nestabilní
🇸🇰 nestabilný
🇨🇳 不稳定的
🇸🇮 nestabilen
🇮🇸 óstöðugur
🇰🇿 тұрақсыз
🇬🇪 არასტაბილური
🇦🇿 sabitsiz
🇲🇽 inestable
Etymology
The word 'unsteadying' is derived from the base word 'unsteady', which is formed by adding the prefix 'un-' (meaning 'not') to 'steady', suggesting the opposite of being steady. The word 'steady' itself comes from the Old English 'stǣdig', meaning 'firmly fixed, stable'. The suffix 'ing' indicates the action of making something unsteady. 'Unsteadying' encapsulates the concept of inducing a lack of stability, and has been in usage since the early 19th century in various contexts, from physical phenomena to emotional states.