unsteady — not stable, firm, or securely fixed; likely to change or fluctuate
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not stable, firm, or securely fixed; likely to change or fluctuate
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈstedi/
Korean meaning: 불안정한, 흔들리는, 변하기 쉬운
Korean pronunciation: 언**스테**디
Example Sentences
- The old ladder looked unsteady, so I decided to call a professional instead of risking my neck.
- Her unsteady relationship with grammar made her avoid writing long emails.
- The stock market has been unsteady for the past few months.
unsteady
ADJECTIVE//ʌnˈstedi//
not stable, firm, or securely fixed; likely to change or fluctuate
not stable, firm, or securely fixed; likely to change or fluctuate
Though unsteady on the rope, the team below stays steady and ready!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기에 'un-'(부정 접두사)와 'steady'(안정된)가 결합되어 만들어진 단어입니다. 'steady'는 중세 영어 'stede'(장소, 위치)에서 유래되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The old ladder looked unsteady, so I decided to call a professional instead of risking my neck.”
“Her unsteady relationship with grammar made her avoid writing long emails.”
“The stock market has been unsteady for the past few months.”
“Walking on the unsteady boat deck made everyone feel seasick.”
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