unsteadiness
Definition
Noun: 1. The quality of being unsteady--varying and unpredictable: The state or condition of lacking stability, regularity, or consistency; characterized by changeableness or unreliability. 2. The quality of not being steady or securely fixed in place: The physical state of being insecure, wobbly, or not firmly positioned; a lack of balance or firm support.
Usage and Examples
- Describing a lack of consistency or predictability:
- The unsteadiness of the stock market makes investors nervous.
- Her voice betrayed an unsteadiness as she delivered the difficult news.
- Describing a physical lack of balance or firmness:
- The unsteadiness of the ladder made it dangerous to climb.
- After the surgery, he experienced some unsteadiness when walking.
Advanced Usage
- "unsteadiness of purpose": A literary or formal phrase describing a lack of firm resolve or commitment.
- His failure was due more to an unsteadiness of purpose than to a lack of talent.
Variants and Related Words
- Unsteady (adjective): Not steady; shaky, irregular, or unreliable.
- The table was unsteady on the uneven floor.
- Steadiness (noun): The opposite quality; the state of being firm, stable, or reliable.
Synonyms
- Instability: The state of being unstable; lack of stability.
- Shakiness: The quality of shaking or trembling; lack of stability.
- Inconstancy: The quality of being frequently changing; not constant or reliable.
- Wobbliness: The state of moving unsteadily from side to side.
Antonyms
- Steadiness: The quality of being steady, firm, or constant.
- Stability: The state of being stable, not likely to change or fail.
- Firmness: The quality of being solid, secure, or resolute.
Noun
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the quality of being unsteady--varying and unpredictable
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the quality of not being steady or securely fixed in place
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