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unsteadily Synonyms

Another word for unsteadily

Choosing another word for unsteadily depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 shakily on its long, trembling legs."

Strongest
shakily
Strong
precariously
wobblily
totteringly
unstably
tremulously

• adverb (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

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erratically
Strong
irregularly
unevenly
waveringly
falteringly
fitfully
inconsistently

Opposites of unsteadily

The opposite of unsteadily shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

steadily
firmly
consistently
evenly
stably
regularly
securely
uniformly
See all opposites of unsteadily

• Nearby Words

unstarched
unstated
unstatesmanlike
unsteadily
unsteadiness
unsteady
unsterilized

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