unsteady

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈsted.i/
US: /ʌnˈsted.i/

  1. Not stable; likely to move or fall.

    1. The table is unsteady, so be careful with your drink.
    2. After the storm, the old tree stood unsteady, threatening to topple over.

  2. Moving or changing in a way that is not controlled or regular.

    1. Her voice was unsteady as she began to speak.
    2. The ship felt unsteady in the rough seas, making it hard to walk on deck.

  3. Not firm or sure; wavering.

    1. He felt unsteady on his feet after the long flight.
    2. The nation's economy remains unsteady despite recent government efforts to stabilize it.

Synonyms

precarious shaky fluctuating wobbly unstable
unsteady adverb

  1. In an unstable or insecure manner.

    1. He held the ladder unsteady, and it nearly fell.
    2. The camera shook unsteady during the earthquake coverage, capturing the chaos.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unsteady" in English means: Not stable; likely to move or fall., Moving or changing in a way that is not controlled or regular., Not firm or sure; wavering..

The phonetic transcription of "unsteady" is /ʌnˈsted.i/ in British English and /ʌnˈsted.i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unsteady": precarious, shaky, fluctuating, wobbly, unstable.

Example usage of "unsteady": "The table is unsteady, so be careful with your drink.". More examples on the page.