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unsteadily Antonyms

Opposite of unsteadily

Because the opposite of unsteadily shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that lacks physical balance, stability, or firm support; shakily or precariously.

Usage Example

"The newborn foal stood up steadily on its long, trembling legs."

Strongest
steadily
firmly
stably
Strong
securely
surely

• adverb (Context 2)

In an irregular, fluctuating, or wavering manner; without uniformity or constancy.

Usage Example

"The candle flame flickered steadily in the drafty hallway."

Strongest
steadily
consistently
evenly
Strong
regularly
uniformly
constantly

Similar words to unsteadily

Words similar to unsteadily shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

shakily
erratically
irregularly
precariously
wobblily
unevenly
waveringly
unstably
See all synonyms of unsteadily

• Nearby Words

unstarched
unstated
unstatesmanlike
unsteadily
unsteadiness
unsteady
unsterilized

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Unsteadily. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/unsteadily
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