unsteadily

English

Etymology

unsteady +‎ -ly

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Adverb

unsteadily (comparative more unsteadily, superlative most unsteadily)

In an unsteady manner, so as to shake or falter.
He climbed the stairs unsteadily, grasping the banister and gasping for breath.
In an uncertain manner; with hesitation or timidity.
- 1912, Zane Grey, Riders of the Purple Sage, Chapter 21
  "I reckon. It's powerful fine to hear that," replied Lassiter, unsteadily.

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