How Do You Spell UNSTEADIED?

Pronunciation: [ʌnstˈɛdɪd] (IPA)

The word "unsteadied" is spelled with the prefix "un-" which means not or opposite, and the root word "steady" which means firm or stable. The -ied suffix indicates that something has been made into that root word. Therefore, "unsteadied" means something that was once firm or stable, but is no longer. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /ʌnˈstɛd.iːd/. This word can be used in a sentence like, "Her confidence unsteadied as she approached the edge of the cliff."

UNSTEADIED Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "unsteadied" is an adjective derived from the verb "unsteady," which refers to the act of destabilizing or causing something or someone to become unsteady or shaky. When applied to an object or a person, "unsteadied" describes a state or condition of being lacking in stability, balance, or firmness.

    To better grasp its meaning, one can examine it in various contexts. For instance, in the physical sense, "unsteadied" can refer to an object that has been shifted or moved in a way that has disrupted its equilibrium, making it prone to wobbling or falling. Additionally, it can describe an individual who is experiencing a loss of steady control over their bodily movements, resulting in an unbalanced or staggering gait.

    In a metaphorical sense, "unsteadied" may imply a psychological or emotional state characterized by wavering, uncertainty, or instability. It can signify a person's disrupted composure, confidence, or tranquility, often caused by external factors like stress, anxiety, or turbulence in their environment.

    Overall, "unsteadied" encapsulates the idea of a loss or absence of stability, either in a physical or metaphorical sense. It captures the condition of being unbalanced, shaky, or wavering, whether it pertains to an object, an individual, or their emotional state.

  2. Not supported; not kept from shaking.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for UNSTEADIED

  • unstyudied
  • ynsteadied
  • hnsteadied
  • jnsteadied
  • insteadied
  • 8nsteadied
  • 7nsteadied
  • ubsteadied
  • umsteadied
  • ujsteadied
  • uhsteadied
  • unateadied
  • unzteadied
  • unxteadied
  • undteadied
  • uneteadied
  • unwteadied
  • unsreadied
  • unsfeadied
  • unsgeadied

Etymology of UNSTEADIED

The word "unsteadied" is derived from "unsteady", which originated from the combination of the prefix "un-" (meaning "not") and the word "steady". "Steady" can be traced back to the Old English word "stede", which referred to a place or position. Over time, "stede" evolved into "steade", and eventually into "steady", which took on the connotation of being firm, stable, and not easily moved or disturbed. When the prefix "un-" is added to "steady", it creates "unsteady", meaning not steady or not stable. "Unsteadied" is the past participle form of "unsteady", indicating an action of making something unsteady.

Conjugate verb Unsteadied

CONDITIONAL

I would unsteadied
you would unsteadied
he/she/it would unsteadied
we would unsteadied
they would unsteadied

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be unsteadieding
you would be unsteadieding
he/she/it would be unsteadieding
we would be unsteadieding
they would be unsteadieding

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have unsteadied
you would have unsteadied
he/she/it would have unsteadied
we would have unsteadied
they would have unsteadied

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been unsteadieding
you would have been unsteadieding
he/she/it would have been unsteadieding
we would have been unsteadieding
they would have been unsteadieding

FUTURE

I will unsteadied
you will unsteadied
he/she/it will unsteadied
we will unsteadied
they will unsteadied

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be unsteadieding
you will be unsteadieding
he/she/it will be unsteadieding
we will be unsteadieding
they will be unsteadieding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have unsteadieded
you will have unsteadieded
he/she/it will have unsteadieded
we will have unsteadieded
they will have unsteadieded

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been unsteadieding
you will have been unsteadieding
he/she/it will have been unsteadieding
we will have been unsteadieding
they will have been unsteadieding

IMPERATIVE

you unsteadied
we let´s unsteadied

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to unsteadied

PAST

I unsteadieded
you unsteadieded
he/she/it unsteadieded
we unsteadieded
they unsteadieded

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was unsteadieding
you were unsteadieding
he/she/it was unsteadieding
we were unsteadieding
they were unsteadieding

PAST PARTICIPLE

unsteadieded

PAST PERFECT

I had unsteadieded
you had unsteadieded
he/she/it had unsteadieded
we had unsteadieded
they had unsteadieded

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been unsteadieding
you had been unsteadieding
he/she/it had been unsteadieding
we had been unsteadieding
they had been unsteadieding

PRESENT

I unsteadied
you unsteadied
he/she/it unsteadieds
we unsteadied
they unsteadied

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am unsteadieding
you are unsteadieding
he/she/it is unsteadieding
we are unsteadieding
they are unsteadieding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

unsteadieding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have unsteadieded
you have unsteadieded
he/she/it has unsteadieded
we have unsteadieded
they have unsteadieded

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been unsteadieding
you have been unsteadieding
he/she/it has been unsteadieding
we have been unsteadieding
they have been unsteadieding

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