Definition of the word unsteady

Definition of the word unsteady

Pronunciation of vocabulary unsteady

unsteadyadjective
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/ʌnˈstɛdi/

Origin of the word unsteady

The word "unsteady" comes from the Old English words "un" meaning "not" and "stedefæst," which itself is a combination of "stede" meaning "place" and "fæst" meaning "firm." Essentially, "unsteady" means "not firmly fixed in place" or "not stable." It describes something that is prone to movement, swaying, or lacking a secure foundation. The word has been used in English for centuries, reflecting our long-standing understanding of the concept of stability and its opposite.

Vocabulary summary unsteady

type adjective

meaning unstable, uncertain, shaky (object...)

meaning worry, stagger, tremble (walk, hands...)

meaning unstable, changeable, erratic (market, price)

type Default

meaning unstable

Example of vocabulary unsteadynamespace

not completely in control of your movements so that you might fall

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She is still a little unsteady on her feet after the operation.
Cô ấy vẫn còn hơi loạng choạng sau cuộc phẫu thuật.
The boat swayed unsteadily in the rough waters of the ocean.
Chiếc thuyền lắc lư không đều giữa làn nước biển dữ dội.
She felt unsteady on her feet as she stepped off the train.
Cô cảm thấy bước chân không vững khi bước xuống tàu.
The bicycle wobbled unsteadily beneath him as he struggled to find his balance.
Chiếc xe đạp lắc lư không vững chắc bên dưới anh khi anh cố gắng giữ thăng bằng.
His hands trembled unsteadily as he picked up the cup of coffee.
Đôi tay anh run rẩy không vững khi cầm tách cà phê.