unsteady

Meanings

• adjective

  Not steady or firm; liable to move or tip; unstable.

  - "The unsteady table wobbled when he leaned on it."
  - "The unsteady boat rocked in the rough sea."
  - "His unsteady hand made it difficult to sign the document."

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Antonyms

steady

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Synonyms

chaotic , irregular , unstable , precarious , rickety , shaky

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unsteady
steady , steadie , weedy

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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Old English unstede 'unsettled, unquiet, unsteady'. Related to sted 'place, standing'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unsteady' is often used in geology to describe rock formations that are not stable and are prone to collapse.

2. In the medical field, 'unsteady gait' is a term used to describe difficulty walking in a steady manner.

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Related Concepts

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1. instability: The state of being unsteady is often associated with instability, which can be physical, emotional, or psychological in nature.

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Culture

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In literature, 'unsteady' is often used to describe characters who are indecisive or unpredictable. In art, it can refer to a painting or sculpture that appears unstable or in motion. In music, an 'unsteady rhythm' is one that is irregular or unpredictable.

How to Memorize "unsteady"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an unsteady object, such as a wobbling table or a rocking boat, to help remember the meaning of 'unsteady'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unsteady' with the feeling of unease or instability to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'N' is for Not steady, 'S' is for Sway, and 'U' is for Unstable.

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