The difference between Unsafe and Unsteady

When used as adjectives, unsafe means not safe, whereas unsteady means not held firmly in position, physically unstable.


Unsteady is also verb with the meaning: to render unsteady, removing balance.

check bellow for the other definitions of Unsafe and Unsteady

  1. Unsafe as an adjective:

    Not safe; dangerous.

  1. Unsteady as an adjective:

    Not held firmly in position, physically unstable.

    Examples:

    "A slightly unsteady item of furniture."

  2. Unsteady as an adjective:

    Lacking regularity or uniformity.

  3. Unsteady as an adjective:

    Inconstant in purpose, or volatile in behavior.

  1. Unsteady as a verb:

    To render unsteady, removing balance.