1
as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
a year of unsteady economic growth
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2
as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
in the days of sailing ships, mariners were constantly at the mercy of unsteady winds
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3
as in unstable
not being in or able to maintain a state of balance
cautiously climbed up the unsteady ladder
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as in uneven
not staying constant
unsteady business conditions that rattled investors
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Recent Examples of unsteady
His unsteady grip on reality means his decisions are guided by insecurity and ego, not the nation’s interests.
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Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Even with that, the rest of the house poses an ongoing danger with anyone unsteady on one’s feet.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The rhetorical strategy was part of Macron’s effort to keep the unsteady peace talks moving forward.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
The actress maintains an unsteady and fragile equilibrium, even in ludicrous moments wherein Moder brings Julia face to face (in wryly amusing two-shots) with an innocent infant whose very presence seems to torment her.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Even with that, the rest of the house poses an ongoing danger with anyone unsteady on one’s feet.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The rhetorical strategy was part of Macron’s effort to keep the unsteady peace talks moving forward.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
The actress maintains an unsteady and fragile equilibrium, even in ludicrous moments wherein Moder brings Julia face to face (in wryly amusing two-shots) with an innocent infant whose very presence seems to torment her.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsteady
Adjective
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Over the previous few weeks, the defenseman’s playing time was sporadic, scratched for five of seven games.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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In the past, such events were sporadic, occurring once every four or five years.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Relievers have always been volatile, prone to inconsistency and bouts of wildness.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Trading since has been extremely volatile, with the stock down 13% on Friday, leaving it 18% above its IPO price.—
Annie Palmer,Leslie Picker,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
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This unstable dwelling, with its crumbling walls and lack of proper bedrooms for the children, comes to stand for a far more sinister lack of boundaries.—
Leslie Camhi,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2025
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If someone is making credible threats or is mentally unstable, existing laws already allow for arrests, mental health evaluations, and emergency detentions—all of which come with constitutional safeguards.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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But also undeniable is the Heat receiving tangible depth from the Plan B trade with Butler, depth that arguably had previously been lacking amid the uneven seasons of Terry Rozier and Jaime Jaquez Jr., as well as depth compromised by the broken hand of Nikola Jovic.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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The airflow also seemed uneven, requiring trays to be rotated during the dehydrating process.—
Jordan Liberty Phillips,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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Biohacking is a fancy term for lifestyle modifications that include cutting down on alcohol or coffee, incorporating intermittent fasting and strapping on devices that monitor body functions.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Over the course of a year, people in the intermittent fasting group lost nearly 17 pounds—about 60% more than those who were asked to trim back their daily calories by one-third, according to the study.—
Dr. Alice Gao,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Of course, politics is unpredictable, and his message could, in theory, have more resonance with Democratic primary voters this time around.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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Towards the end of the first decade of the century, the Nike Total 90 range was incredibly unpredictable in the air.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The show is thrilling as a sensory experience, humming with sinister percussive beats and the occasional muffled animal squawk in the distance.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025
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Initially, MacGregor's character was supposed to make only occasional appearances, but she was promoted to series regular after her performance was so well-received.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Hers is the kind of face that inspires directors to tight framing — gleaming, as if smoothed from marble, and yet somehow pliant, changeful.—
Jordan Kisner Jack Davison,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2022
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Rigorous, blustery winter; winding sleety spring; hot, moist enervating summer; changeful autumn with its dog-days; these are absolutely unknown.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Jan. 2023
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“Unsteady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsteady. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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