unsteadiness

/ʌnˈstɛdinəs/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being physically shaky or not balanced.
    • The patient's unsteadiness made it hard for her to walk without a cane.
    • After the earthquake, the unsteadiness of the ground frightened everyone.
    • He felt a sudden unsteadiness in his legs after running the marathon.
  2. A lack of stability or reliability in a situation, system, or relationship.
    • The unsteadiness of the old bridge forced the city to close it for repairs.
    • Their friendship suffered from emotional unsteadiness after the argument.
    • The unsteadiness of the stock market worried many investors.
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