unsteadiness

Definitions

The quality or state of being unstable, shaky, or lacking physical balance.

A lack of consistency, regularity, or firmness in behavior, performance, or progress.

Examples

The unsteadiness in his hands made it difficult for him to thread the needle.

She felt a sudden unsteadiness in her legs as she stood up after the long flight.

The unsteadiness of the economy has caused many investors to become more cautious.

Synonyms

instability wobbliness shakiness fluctuation vacillation inconsistency flickering

Antonyms

stability steadiness firmness constancy balance solidity reliability