adj

unsteady

uhn-STEH-dee

adj

Not firmly balanced or supported; shaky.

"He felt unsteady on his feet after the long flight."

Irregular or inconsistent.

"Her unsteady income made budgeting difficult."

How to Use Unsteady

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWobbly or inconsistent, whether physically or in behaviour.

Common pairings

unsteady hands unsteady on your feet unsteady voice

unsteadier comparative, unsteadied past tense, unsteadies singular, unsteadiest superlative

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He felt _____ on his feet after the long flight.

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