Unsteadily

Pronunciation

Origin

unsteady + -ly

Full definition of unsteadily

Adverb

1. In an unsteady manner, so as to shake or falter.He climbed the stairs unsteadily, grasping the banister and gasping for breath.
2. In an uncertain manner; with hesitation or timidity.
• Grey Riders|21"I reckon. It's powerful fine to hear that," replied Lassiter, unsteadily.