un·steady 
/ˌʌnˈstɛdi/ adjective
/ˌʌnˈstɛdi/ adjective [more unsteady; most unsteady] : not steady: such as a : not standing or moving in a steady and balanced way
▪ The stool/ladder is unsteady. ▪ He was a little unsteady on his feet. ▪ The horse walked with an unsteady gait.
b : shaking or moving because of nervousness, weakness, etc.
▪ He signed his name with an unsteady hand. ▪ Her voice was unsteady.
c : not happening or proceeding in a smooth and constant way
▪ The progress of the work has been unsteady. ▪ a period of unsteady growth
▪ The stool/ladder is unsteady. ▪ He was a little unsteady on his feet. ▪ The horse walked with an unsteady gait.
b : shaking or moving because of nervousness, weakness, etc.
▪ He signed his name with an unsteady hand. ▪ Her voice was unsteady.
c : not happening or proceeding in a smooth and constant way
▪ The progress of the work has been unsteady. ▪ a period of unsteady growth
— un·stead·i·ly /ˌʌnˈstɛdəli/ adverb
/ˌʌnˈstɛdəli/ adverb— un·stead·i·ness /ˌʌnˈstɛdinəs/ noun [noncount]
/ˌʌnˈstɛdinəs/ noun [noncount]
