英语词汇“unsteady”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

in the sense of infirm

She has little patience with the `infirm of purpose'.

Synonyms

irresolute,

weak,

faltering,

unstable,

shaky,

insecure,

wavering,

wobbly,

indecisive,

unsound,

vacillating

in the sense of insecure

Definition

unstable or shaky

low-paid, insecure jobs

Synonyms

unreliable,

unstable,

unsafe,

precarious,

unsteady,

unsound

in the sense of precarious

Definition

(of a position or situation) dangerous or insecure

They crawled up a precarious rope ladder.

Synonyms

dangerous,

unstable,

shaky,

slippery,

insecure,

unsafe,

unreliable,

unsteady

in the sense of rickety

Definition

likely to collapse or break

She climbed the rickety wooden stairway.

Synonyms

shaky,

broken,

weak,

broken-down,

frail,

insecure,

feeble,

precarious,

derelict,

flimsy,

wobbly,

imperfect,

tottering,

ramshackle,

dilapidated,

decrepit,

unsteady,

unsound,

infirm,

jerry-built

in the sense of shaky

Definition

weak and unsteady, esp. due to illness or shock

Our house will remain on shaky foundations unless the architect sorts out the basement.

Synonyms

unstable,

weak,

precarious,

tottering,

ramshackle,

dilapidated,

rickety,

unsteady,

wonky (British, informal)

in the sense of temperamental

Definition

working erratically and inconsistently

My computer at work can be temperamental.

Synonyms

unreliable,

unpredictable,

undependable,

inconsistent,

erratic,

inconstant,

unstable

in the sense of treacherous

Definition

unreliable or dangerous, esp. because of sudden changes

The current of the river is fast-flowing and treacherous.

Synonyms

dangerous,

tricky,

risky,

unstable,

hazardous,

icy,

slippery,

unsafe,

unreliable,

precarious,

deceptive,

perilous,

slippy (informal, dialect)

in the sense of unpredictable

Definition

not easy to predict or foresee

Britain's notoriously unpredictable weather

Synonyms

extraordinary,

erratic,

changeable,

variable,

chance,

random,

doubtful,

unstable,

unreliable,

fickle,

hit-and-miss (informal),

iffy (informal),

hit-or-miss (informal),

inconstant,

unforeseeable,

fluky (informal),

scattershot

in the sense of unsafe

Definition

dangerous

Critics claim the trucks are unsafe.

Synonyms

dangerous,

risky,

hazardous,

threatening,

uncertain,

unstable,

insecure,

unreliable,

precarious,

treacherous,

perilous,

unsound

in the sense of unsettled

Definition

constantly changing or moving from place to place

Despite the unsettled weather, we had a marvellous weekend.

Synonyms

inconstant,

changing,

unpredictable,

variable,

uncertain,

changeable

单词	unsteady
释义	Trends of unsteady View usage for: unsteady (ʌnstedi) 1. adjective If you are unsteady, you have difficulty doing something, for example walking, because you cannot completely control your legs or your body. The boy was very unsteady and had staggered around when he got up. He poured coffee into the mugs, and with an unsteady hand, held one of them out toDavid. unsteadily (ʌnstedɪli) adverb [ADVERB with verb] She pulled herself unsteadily from the bed to the dresser. 2. adjective If you describe something as unsteady, you mean that it is not regular or stable, but unreliable or unpredictable. His voice was unsteady and only just audible. She knew first-hand the impact an unsteady parent could have on a sensitive younggirl. Synonyms: erratic, unpredictable, volatile, unsettled More Synonyms of unsteady 3. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Unsteady objects are not held, fixed, or balanced securely. ...a slightly unsteady item of furniture. Synonyms: unstable, shaky, insecure, unsafe More Synonyms of unsteady More Synonyms of unsteady unsteady in British English (ʌnˈstɛdɪ) adjective 1. not securely fixed an unsteady foothold 2. (of behaviour, etc) lacking constancy; erratic 3. without regularity an unsteady rhythm 4. (of a manner of walking, etc) precarious, staggering, as from intoxication verbWord forms: -steadies, -steadying or -steadied 5. (transitive) to make unsteady Derived forms unsteadily (unˈsteadily) adverb unsteadiness (unˈsteadiness) noun unsteady in American English (ʌnˈstɛdi) adjective 1. not steady ; specif., a. not firm or stable; shaky b. changeable; inconstant; wavering c. erratic in habits, purpose, or behavior verb transitiveWord forms: unˈsteadied or unˈsteadying 2. to make unsteady Derived forms unsteadily (unˈsteadily) adverb unsteadiness (unˈsteadiness) noun Examples of 'unsteady' in a sentence unsteady Yet the video footage shows a man slightly unsteady on his feet. Times, Sunday Times (2017) So far it seems that this means an unsteady consensus with little prospect of reform. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The women are slightly unsteady on their feet. Times, Sunday Times (2009) He looked a bit unsteady on his feet when he got on. The Sun (2007) They have voted for her despite her unsteady singing voice and a stilted stage performance. Times, Sunday Times (2008) When one feels unsteady or when it might make a shorter partner feel ill at ease. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Witnesses said he appeared unsteady on his feet. The Sun (2013) Women are offered a reliable escort home if they look unsteady on their feet. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The face was wan, the legs a little unsteady. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Soon, he began to feel unsteady on his feet. Times, Sunday Times (2007) So it was a surprise to see him a little unsteady after a big night out in London. The Sun (2008) I feel horribly unsteady on my feet. The Sun (2010) If your hand is unsteady, try applying the eyeliner in short strokes instead of drawing it all in one go. The Sun (2010) He was feeling dizzy, unsteady. Christianity Today (2000) If you go a bit off course or have an unsteady hand, simply use a concealer to erase any unsightly errors. The Sun (2010) I'm a bit unsteady on my feet up here on the moral high ground. The Sun (2008) She is pale, angry, a little unsteady on her feet. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Slightly unsteady on her feet, she still managed a few cheerful dance steps with Oviedo. Times, Sunday Times (2015) He seemed unsteady on his feet and shaken by the sudden presence of two burly police commandos, who kept a sweaty grip around his body. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Looked unsteady and uncertain at times and did not do his World Cup chances much good. The Sun (2014) You can look a little unsteady on TV when you're agonising over problem gardens. Times, Sunday Times (2006) In other languages unsteady British English: unsteady /ʌnˈstɛdɪ/ ADJECTIVE If you are unsteady, you have difficulty doing something because you cannot completely control your body. The old man was unsteady on his feet and his left hand shook. American English: unsteady Arabic: مُتَقَلِّب Brazilian Portuguese: inseguro Chinese: 不安定的 Croatian: nestabilan Czech: vratký Danish: vaklende Dutch: onstandvastig European Spanish: vacilante Finnish: epävakaa French: chancelant German: wackelig Greek: ασταθής Italian: malfermo Japanese: 不安定な Korean: 불안정한 Norwegian: ustø Polish: niestały European Portuguese: inseguro Romanian: nesigur Russian: неустойчивый Latin American Spanish: vacilante Swedish: ostadig Thai: ไม่มั่นคง Turkish: sallanan Ukrainian: нестійкий Vietnamese: không vững chắc Chinese translation of 'unsteady' unsteady (ʌnˈstɛdɪ) adj [step, voice] 不平稳(穩)的 (bù píngwěn de) [person] 摇(搖)晃的 (yáohuàng de) [ladder etc] 不稳(穩)固的 (bù wěngù de) to be unsteady on one's feet 走路摇(搖)摇(搖)晃晃 (zǒulù yáoyáo-huànghuàng) 1 (adjective) in the sense of unstable Definition not securely fixed a slightly unsteady item of furniture Synonyms unstable a house built on unstable foundations shaky Our house will remain on shaky foundations unless the architect sorts out the basement. insecure low-paid, insecure jobs unsafe Critics claim the trucks are unsafe. precarious They crawled up a precarious rope ladder. treacherous The current of the river is fast-flowing and treacherous. rickety She climbed the rickety wooden stairway. infirm She has little patience with the `infirm of purpose'. 2 (adjective) in the sense of reeling The boy was unsteady, staggering around the room. Synonyms reeling wobbly I was sitting on a wobbly plastic chair. tottering 3 (adjective) in the sense of erratic His unsteady relationship with his flatmates incited him to move out. Synonyms erratic the erratic nature of our recent weather unpredictable Britain's notoriously unpredictable weather volatile There have been riots before and the situation is volatile. unsettled Despite the unsettled weather, we had a marvellous weekend. wavering unreliable temperamental My computer at work can be temperamental. changeable He was a man of changeable moods. The forecast is for changeable weather. vacillating flighty In my youth I was a frivolous fool, vain and flighty. inconstant Additional synonyms in the sense of changeable Definition changing often He was a man of changeable moods.The forecast is for changeable weather. Synonyms variable, shifting, mobile, uncertain, volatile, unsettled, unpredictable, versatile, unstable, irregular, erratic, wavering, uneven, unreliable, fickle, temperamental, whimsical, mercurial, capricious, unsteady, protean, vacillating, fitful, mutable, labile, inconstant, changeful, fluid in the sense of flighty Definition frivolous and not very reliable or serious In my youth I was a frivolous fool, vain and flighty. Synonyms frivolous, wild, volatile, unstable, irresponsible, dizzy (informal), fickle, unbalanced, impulsive, mercurial, giddy, capricious, unsteady, thoughtless, changeable, impetuous, skittish, light-headed, harebrained, scatterbrained, ditzy or ditsy (slang) in the sense of inconstant Definition variable Synonyms unreliable, variable, uncertain, volatile, unsettled, unstable, inconsistent, erratic, wavering, uneven, fluctuating, wayward, fickle, temperamental, mercurial, capricious, unsteady, changeable, vacillating, blowing hot and cold (informal), mutable, irresolute, undependable, changeful, vagarious (rare) Synonyms of 'unsteady' unsteady Explore 'unsteady' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of infirm She has little patience with the `infirm of purpose'. Synonyms irresolute, weak, faltering, unstable, shaky, insecure, wavering, wobbly, indecisive, unsound, vacillating in the sense of insecure Definition unstable or shaky low-paid, insecure jobs Synonyms unreliable, unstable, unsafe, precarious, unsteady, unsound in the sense of precarious Definition (of a position or situation) dangerous or insecure They crawled up a precarious rope ladder. Synonyms dangerous, unstable, shaky, slippery, insecure, unsafe, unreliable, unsteady in the sense of rickety Definition likely to collapse or break She climbed the rickety wooden stairway. Synonyms shaky, broken, weak, broken-down, frail, insecure, feeble, precarious, derelict, flimsy, wobbly, imperfect, tottering, ramshackle, dilapidated, decrepit, unsteady, unsound, infirm, jerry-built in the sense of shaky Definition weak and unsteady, esp. due to illness or shock Our house will remain on shaky foundations unless the architect sorts out the basement. Synonyms unstable, weak, precarious, tottering, ramshackle, dilapidated, rickety, unsteady, wonky (British, informal) in the sense of temperamental Definition working erratically and inconsistently My computer at work can be temperamental. Synonyms unreliable, unpredictable, undependable, inconsistent, erratic, inconstant, unstable in the sense of treacherous Definition unreliable or dangerous, esp. because of sudden changes The current of the river is fast-flowing and treacherous. Synonyms dangerous, tricky, risky, unstable, hazardous, icy, slippery, unsafe, unreliable, precarious, deceptive, perilous, slippy (informal, dialect) in the sense of unpredictable Definition not easy to predict or foresee Britain's notoriously unpredictable weather Synonyms extraordinary, erratic, changeable, variable, chance, random, doubtful, unstable, unreliable, fickle, hit-and-miss (informal), iffy (informal), hit-or-miss (informal), inconstant, unforeseeable, fluky (informal), scattershot in the sense of unsafe Definition dangerous Critics claim the trucks are unsafe. Synonyms dangerous, risky, hazardous, threatening, uncertain, unstable, insecure, unreliable, precarious, treacherous, perilous, unsound in the sense of unsettled Definition constantly changing or moving from place to place Despite the unsettled weather, we had a marvellous weekend. Synonyms inconstant, changing, unpredictable, variable, uncertain, changeable Additional synonyms in the sense of volatile Definition (of circumstances) liable to sudden change There have been riots before and the situation is volatile. Synonyms changeable, shifting, variable, unsettled, unstable, explosive, unreliable, unsteady, inconstant in the sense of wobbly Definition unsteady I was sitting on a wobbly plastic chair. Synonyms unstable, shaky, unsafe, uneven, teetering, unbalanced, tottering, rickety, unsteady, wonky (British, slang)
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