unsteady

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

ruОписывает что-то, что не является твёрдым, устойчивым или надёжным; может двигаться, меняться или подводить.esDescribe algo que no es firme, estable o fiable; puede moverse, cambiar o fallar.frQualifie quelque chose qui n'est pas ferme, stable ou fiable ; peut bouger, changer ou faire défaut.deBeschreibt etwas, das nicht fest, stabil oder zuverlässig ist; kann sich bewegen, verändern oder versagen.ptDescreve algo que não é firme, estável ou confiável; pode se mover, mudar ou falhar.zh形容不稳固、不可靠或容易变化；既可指物体摇晃不稳，也可指人情绪、状态或关系动摇不定。arيصف شيئًا غير ثابت أو غير راسخ أو غير موثوق؛ قد يتحرك أو يتغير أو يخفق.

1. Subject to change or variation B2 formal

   Not constant or predictable; likely to fluctuate or alter.

   • 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.

   ruНестабильныйesinestable, variablefrVariable, instabledeUnbeständigptInstávelzh不稳定的arغير مستقر

   同义词: capriciouschangeableerraticfluctuatinginconstantmercurialunstablevariablevolatilewavering

   反义词: constantevenfixedregularstablesteadyuniform

2. Not firmly or solidly positioned B1 formal

   Lacking stability or balance; likely to move or fall.

   • 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.

   ruНеустойчивыйesinestablefrinstable, peu stabledeUnstetptInstávelzh不稳的arغير ثابت

   同义词: insecureprecariousricketyshakytotteringtotteryunfirmunstablewobbly

   反义词: balancedfirmsecurestablesteady

• unsteadier comparative form
• unsteadiest superlative form