as in instability
the quality or state of not being firmly fixed in position
blamed the poor quality of the video on the tripod's unsteadiness
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as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
a year of unsteady economic growth
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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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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 unsteadiness
Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Mike Conroy, executive director at The Economic Co., said that has become common throughout the Bay Area in which rising costs and a more unsteady business environment have prompted development projects to switch gears.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
Set during a tumultuous summer in Lima in 1992, Reinas chronicles the unsteady reunion between a father and his two daughters.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Mar. 2025
The mother, while not as severely impaired, is unsteady on her feet and depends on a cane.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Now Raising Alarm in the US Meanwhile, business sentiment remains unsteady, with the National Federation of Independent Business' (NFIB) Uncertainty Index rising 4 points to 104 in February—its second-highest reading since the index's inception in 1973.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Mike Conroy, executive director at The Economic Co., said that has become common throughout the Bay Area in which rising costs and a more unsteady business environment have prompted development projects to switch gears.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
Set during a tumultuous summer in Lima in 1992, Reinas chronicles the unsteady reunion between a father and his two daughters.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Mar. 2025
The mother, while not as severely impaired, is unsteady on her feet and depends on a cane.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsteadiness
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Amid the economic instability and mass layoffs in the country, the American workforce is fed up with worrying on a daily basis about losing their jobs.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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With the current economic and global instability continuing to rock industries across the United States, the hospitality sector’s customer expectations have also evolved.—
Xandra Harbet,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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More recently, the Trump administration’s sporadic tariff changes have made future prices more uncertain, which exposes people to risks.—
Sophie Mitra,
The Conversation,
1 May 2025
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The bench was sporadic during the regular season, and outside of Mitchell Robinson and Cam Payne’s performance in the fourth quarter of Game 1, the bench has been nonexistent this playoffs.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Over the past four years, SOFI's annual returns have been considerably more volatile than the S&P 500, with returns of 27% in 2021, -71% in 2022, 116% in 2023, and 55% in 2024.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Income tax is more volatile and susceptible to the ups and downs within the economy, Greller said.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2025
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Remember: Antioxidants can slow aging and prevent skin damage caused by unstable molecules called free radicals.—
Danielle Jackson,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2025
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Rigid robots are prone to damage in unstable, cramped environments and are expensive to repair.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The two men had worked together for years, selling everything from colon cleanses to get-rich-quick advice, before pivoting to crypto with uneven results.—
Eric Lipton,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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An even newer device, an electronic screener or balance board, measures foot movements as the patient tries to balance themselves on an uneven surface with their eyes open, and then closed.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The pair are searching for the source of a particular beep: the intermittent ping that a smoke alarm makes when its battery is running low.—
Kirk Johnson,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2025
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Based on the research, participants lost about 7 to 11 pounds over 10 weeks while intermittent fasting.18 Remember, fad diets are not healthy for you, especially long term.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
23 Apr. 2025
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Some British places are utterly unpredictable to pronounce.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Steering the cart is an obvious responsibility of her role, but navigating the course mentally is just as important due to the unpredictable players on the field.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Consistency turns occasional readers into followers who can predict your stance on related issues.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The 31-year-old will provide reliability as a blocker, while serving as an occasional release valve over the middle.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Unsteadiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsteadiness. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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