unsteady

• Описывает что-то, что не является твёрдым, устойчивым или надёжным; может двигаться, меняться или подводить.

Describes something that is not firm, stable, or secure; likely to move, change, or fail.

1. Subject to change or variationB2formal

   Not constant or predictable; likely to fluctuate or alter.

   Нестабильный

   • The stock market has been unsteady this quarter.
   • Her mood was unsteady, shifting from joy to sadness quickly.
   • The weather remains unsteady, with sudden rain showers.

   Synonymscapriciouschangeableerraticfluctuatinginconstantmercurialunstablevariablevolatilewavering

   Antonymsconstantevenfixedregularstablesteadyuniform

2. Not firmly or solidly positionedB1formal

   Lacking stability or balance; likely to move or fall.

   Неустойчивый

   • The old ladder felt unsteady and dangerous to climb.
   • He walked with an unsteady gait after the long hike.
   • The table wobbled because one leg was unsteady.

   Synonymsinsecureprecariousricketyshakytotteringtotteryunfirmunstablewobbly

   Antonymsbalancedfirmsecurestablesteady