unsteady

/ˈʌnstɛdi/

Definitions

1. adjective

not firm or steady; liable to fall or be knocked over

“The unsteady chair almost tipped over when I sat on it.”

2. noun

a feeling or state of being unsteady

“She felt a wave of unsteadiness as she looked over the edge of the cliff.”

3. adverb

in an unsteady manner

“He walked unsteadily around the dark room.”

Synonyms

  • tremulous
  • unstable
  • wobbly

Antonyms

  • firm
  • stable
  • steady