Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

unsteadily

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.89 in modern English

Syllables: un-steadi-ly
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

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

adv

In an uncertain manner; with hesitation or timidity.

Example Sentences

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

Etymology

From unsteady + -ly or un- + steadily.

Inflected Forms

more unsteadily (comparative) most unsteadily (superlative)

Synonyms

falteringly uncertainly

Questions

What does unsteadily mean?: In an unsteady manner, so as to shake or falter.
Where does unsteadily come from?: From unsteady + -ly or un- + steadily.

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