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Unstable or teetering in movement
“We carefully cross the unsteady bridge above the river, gripping the ropes tightly while we tread its narrow planks.”
Feeling physically or mentally off-balance
“He began feeling rather unsteady after a couple of shots of vodka.”
Quick or likely to change consistently
“Global agricultural prices skyrocketed, with tightening fundamentals and unsteady exchange rates affecting a range of agricultural commodities.”
That does not recur periodically
“The technique is ideal for teasing out information from signals that are unsteady or transient.”
Dangerous or full of peril
“Whenever questioned about the unsteady financial predicament, he always maintained a sense of diplomacy and realism about the situation.”
Clumsy or awkward in movement
“He was unsteady on his feet and with his hands, and it was obvious he would never make it as an athlete.”
Feeling worried and uneasy
“I crept outside to brave the elements, feeling unsteady about the distance literally stretching ahead of me.”
Undecided or unsure of how to act
Not fixed in place tightly or firmly
Characterized by an inability to sleep or rest
Slanted, curled or bending to one side
Under the influence of a substance, especially alcohol
Requiring great skill or finesse in handling or treatment
Physically ill or weakened
Characterized by abrupt stops and starts or an irregular course
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