adverb
1. in an unsteady manner (Freq. 2)
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he walked unsteadily toward the exit
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The wounded soldier was swinging unsteadily on his legs
• Syn: ↑unsteadily, ↑falteringly
• Ant: ↑steadily (for: ↑unsteadily)
• Derived from adjective: ↑uncertain, ↑faltering (for: ↑falteringly), ↑unsteady (for: ↑unsteadily)
2. showing lack of certainty
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he paused uncertainly
• Derived from adjective: ↑uncertain
Useful english dictionary. 2012.