unsteadiness

Meanings

• adjective

  The quality or state of being unsteady or lacking stability.

  - "The old man's unsteadiness made it difficult for him to walk."
  - "The unsteadiness of the boat caused fear among the passengers."

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Variants

List of all variants of unsteadiness that leads to same result
unsteadily , unsteadiness , unsteadinesses , unsteady

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'unstede', meaning 'unstable' or 'unsettled'.

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Trivia

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1. The medical condition known as 'vestibular disorder' can cause severe unsteadiness and dizziness.

2. The term 'unsteadiness' is often used in the field of robotics to describe a robot's inability to maintain balance or stability.

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Related Concepts

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1. instability: A related concept to unsteadiness, which refers to a lack of stability or firmness.

2. dizziness: A feeling of unsteadiness or lightheadedness, often accompanied by vertigo or the sensation of the world spinning.

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Culture

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In literature, unsteadiness can represent instability or uncertainty in characters or situations. In music, it can refer to a rhythmic or melodic instability.

How to Memorize "unsteadiness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a wobbly table or a person who is having trouble walking to memorize the meaning of unsteadiness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unsteadiness' with the feeling of being on a boat during rough seas or with an old person who has difficulty walking.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Unsteady Shoes' to remember the meaning of unsteadiness.

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