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/
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
💡 Concept
not stable, firm, or securely fixed; likely to change or fluctuate
🎵 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
🎵Rhyme
readysteadyheady
ready
steady
heady
🔗Collocations
unsteady voice
unsteady hands
unsteady breathing
feel unsteady
unsteady economy
unsteady relationship
📝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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
unstableshakywobblyricketyprecarious
Antonyms
steadystablefirm
Related
fluctuatewavertrembleshake
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