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unsteadiness

/ʌnˈstɛd.i.nəs/
un · stead · i · ness
Adverb:unsteadily
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Adjective:unsteady
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unsteadiness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of lacking physical balance, firmness, or stability, resulting in trembling, swaying, or difficulty standing or moving.

Example

"The patient reported mild dizziness and unsteadiness on her feet for several days after the ear infection."

2

The quality of being irregular, changeable, or unreliable in purpose, behavior, or rate.

Example

"The unsteadiness of the currency market made foreign investors hesitant to commit to long-term projects."

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• Rhymes for unsteadiness

• Nearby Words

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unstatesmanlike
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unsterilized
unstick

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unsteadiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unsteadiness
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