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unsteadynot 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

unsteady concept
💡 Concept

not stable, firm, or securely fixed; likely to change or fluctuate

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unsteady rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Though unsteady on the rope, the team below stays steady and ready!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ʌnˈstedi/
🇬🇧 UK/ʌnˈstedi/

🌳Etymology

Prefixun--
Rootsteady

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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🎵Rhyme

readysteadyheady
ready
steady
heady

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The old ladder looked unsteady, so I decided to call a professional instead of risking my neck.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

unstableshakywobblyricketyprecarious

Antonyms

steadystablefirm

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