unfirm

An obsolete adjective meaning not firm, weak, or unstable; no longer used in modern English.

ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее не твердый, слабый или неустойчивый; больше не используется в современном английском языке.esAdjetivo anticuado que significa no firme, débil o inestable; ya no se usa en inglés moderno.frAdjectif désuet signifiant qui n'est pas ferme, solide ou stable ; n'est plus utilisé en anglais moderne.deVeraltetes Adjektiv, das nicht fest, schwach oder unbeständig bedeutet; wird im heutigen Englisch nicht mehr verwendet.ptAdjetivo arcaico que significa não firme, fraco ou instável; não é mais usado no inglês moderno.zh古旧形容词，意为不坚固、不牢靠、软弱或不稳定；现代英语中已不再使用。arصفة قديمة تعني غير صلب أو ضعيف أو غير مستقر؛ لم تعد مستخدمة في الإنجليزية الحديثة.

1. Not firmly or solidly positioned C1 formal

   Lacking stability or secure placement; not fixed or steady.

   • The ladder felt unfirm on the uneven ground.
   • Her grip on the railing was unfirm, causing her to slip.
   • The structure was unfirm and swayed in the wind.

   ruНеустойчивыйesno firme, inestablefrNon fermement fixédeNicht fest stehendptInstávelzh不稳固的arغير مستقر

   Synonyms: insecurelooseprecariousricketyshakytotteryunstableunsteadywobbly

   Antonyms: firmfixedsecurestablesteady

2. Unstable soil C1 formal

   Describes ground or soil that is loose, shifting, or not compacted, making it unsafe or difficult to walk on.

   • The unfirm soil made it difficult to set up the tent.
   • After the rain, the path became unfirm and muddy.
   • The builders had to reinforce the foundation due to the unfirm ground.

   ruРыхлая почваesSuelo inestablefrSol instabledelockerer BodenptSolo instávelzh松软土壤arتربة غير متماسكة

   Synonyms: boggyloosemarshymuckyshiftingsoftspongysquishyunstableyielding

   Antonyms: firmsolidstable