UNSTEADILY

unsteadily, falteringly, uncertainly

(adverb) in an unsteady manner; “he walked unsteadily toward the exit”; “The wounded soldier was swinging unsteadily on his legs”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

unsteadily (comparative more unsteadily, superlative most unsteadily)

In an unsteady manner, so as to shake or falter.

In an uncertain manner; with hesitation or timidity.

"I reckon. It's powerful fine to hear that," replied Lassiter, unsteadily.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

19 January 2025

ELOQUENCE

(noun) powerful and effective language; “his eloquence attracted a large congregation”; “fluency in spoken and written English is essential”; “his oily smoothness concealed his guilt from the police”


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