unsteadily
unsteadily · more unsteadily · most unsteadily
In an unsteady manner, so as to shake or falterIn an unsteady manner, so as to shake or falter.
Meaning
2 sensesIn an unsteady manner, so as to shake or falter.
He climbed the stairs unsteadily, grasping the banister and gasping for breath.
in an unsteady manner
In an uncertain manner; with hesitation or timidity.
Origin
From unsteady + -ly or un- + steadily.From unsteady + -ly or un- + steadily.
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Forms
more unsteadily, most unsteadily| Comparative | more unsteadily Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most unsteadily |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- in an unsteady manner:falteringlyuncertainly
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedunsteady
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb