The difference between Unsteady and Wobbly

When used as adjectives, unsteady means not held firmly in position, physically unstable, whereas wobbly means unsteady and tending to wobble.


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

check bellow for the other definitions of Unsteady and Wobbly

  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.

  1. Wobbly as an adjective:

    Unsteady and tending to wobble.

  1. Wobbly as a noun (US, labor union):

  2. Wobbly as a noun (British, slang):

    A wobbler; a fit of rage.