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1unsteady
verb un·steady \ˌən-ˈste-dē\
Definition of UNSTEADY
transitive verb
: to make unsteady
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First Known Use of UNSTEADY
1532
2unsteady
adjective
: not standing or moving in a steady and balanced way
: shaking or moving because of nervousness, weakness, etc.
: not happening or proceeding in a smooth and constant way
Full Definition of UNSTEADY
: not steady: as a : not firm or solid : not fixed in position : unstable b : marked by change or fluctuation : changeable c : not uniform or even : irregular <an unsteady pulse>
— un·stead·i·ly \-ˈste-də-lē\ adverb
— un·stead·i·ness \-ˈste-dē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of UNSTEADY
1551
Related to UNSTEADY
- Synonyms
- aperiodic, casual, catchy, choppy, discontinuous, episodic (also episodical), erratic, intermittent, irregular, occasional, spasmodic, spastic, sporadic, spotty, fitful
Rhymes with UNSTEADY
UNSTEADINESS Defined for Kids
unsteady
adjective un·steady \ˌən-ˈste-dē\
un·stead·i·erun·stead·i·est
Definition of UNSTEADY for Kids
: not steady : unstable <Her legs are so unsteady she needs help walking.>
— un·stead·i·ly \-ˈste-də-lē\ adverb
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