ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Unsteadily

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Unsteadily is an adverb meaning In an unsteady manner, so as to shake or falter.

Meaning

In an unsteady manner, so as to shake or falter.

More Meanings

  1. In an uncertain manner; with hesitation or timidity.

Example Sentences

"I reckon. It's powerful fine to hear that," replied Lassiter, unsteadily.
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.

Synonyms for unsteadily

Depending on context, synonyms include falteringly, uncertainly.

Antonyms for unsteadily

Common opposites include steady, steadily.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include falteringly, uncertainly, wamblingly, swayingly, unsteadfastly, stumblingly.

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