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Unsteady Definition & Meaning

unsteady
adjective
  1. subject to change or variation; "her unsteady walk"; "his hand was unsteady as he poured the wine"; "an unsteady voice"
  2. not firmly or solidly positioned; "climbing carefully up the unsteady ladder"; "an unfirm stance"

"Unsteady" in song lyrics

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  • "Hands unsteady"
    Sage Francis — Agony in her Body
  • "taking xanax very dizzy unsteady"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does unsteady mean?
subject to change or variation; "her unsteady walk"; "his hand was unsteady as he poured the wine"; "an unsteady voice" not firmly or solidly positioned; "climbing carefully up the unsteady ladder"; "an unfirm stance"
What part of speech is unsteady?
Unsteady is an adjective.
How many definitions does unsteady have?
Unsteady has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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