Synonyms for unsteady


Grammar : Adj
Spell : uhn-sted-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ʌnˈstɛd i

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Définition of unsteady

Origin :
  • 1590s, from un- (1) "not" + steady (adj.). Cf. Old Frisian unstadich, German unstätig, Middle Dutch onstadich.
  • adj shaky
Example sentences :
  • As his hand neared the latch I could see in the dim light that his movements were unsteady.
  • Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
  • The strain upon him had been so great that his nerves and brain were unsteady.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • Blandois' hand was unsteady; but he laughed, and that would naturally shake it.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • They were done with some very poor instrument, and hurriedly, with an unsteady hand.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • He looked down at his sister with glittering and unsteady eyes.
  • Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • On the street outside I heard it not only in his unsteady laugh but in my own as well.
  • Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole
  • The Spaniard rubbed his hands, and Mr. Blood observed that they were unsteady.
  • Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini
  • "You'll be walking the crank yet, Capt'n," said they, in mockery of his unsteady gait.
  • Extract from : « Capt'n Davy's Honeymoon » by Hall Caine
  • He stopped in his unsteady walk, and sat and stared into the fire.
  • Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine
  • He tore it open with unsteady fingers, and sought the signature.
  • Extract from : « Dr. Sevier » by George W. Cable

Antonyms for unsteady

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