What does unsteadily mean?
Unsteadily means In an unsteady manner, so as to shake or falter..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
In an unsteady manner, so as to shake or falter..
He climbed the stairs unsteadily, grasping the banister and gasping for breath.
Terry's fist lashed out, but Simpson, anticipating the blow, stepped quickly to one side. Another followed, however, and caught the older man fairly on the chin, sent him reeling back. He stood swaying unsteadily, a little smile on his lips.
"I reckon. It's powerful fine to hear that," replied Lassiter, unsteadily.
Use unsteadily when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Unsteadily means In an unsteady manner, so as to shake or falter..
Common synonyms include falteringly, uncertainly.
Possible antonyms include steady, steadily.
He climbed the stairs unsteadily, grasping the banister and gasping for breath.
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