word
Unsteady
Uh-NSTEH-dee
/ʌˈnstɛdiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
unsteady
Dictionary meaning
Not firmly or solidly positioned.
Examples
- Climbing carefully up the unsteady ladder.
- My unsteady walk brings unwanted attention.
Synonyms: unfirm
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