unsteady

inseguro

inestable

unsteady(uhn-steh-di)

adjective

1. (not stable)

a. inseguro

Climbing an unsteady ladder could result in an accident.

Subir a una escalera insegura podría causar un accidente.

b. inestable

The chair I was given to sit on was unsteady and nearly collapsed.

La silla que me dieron para sentarme era inestable y casi se viene abajo.

2. (wavering)

a. tembloroso

"I'm all right, really I am", he said in an unsteady voice.

"Estoy bien, de veras," dijo con voz temblorosa.

3. (liable to fall)

a. vacilante

The newborn lamb took a couple of unsteady steps.

El corderito recién nacido dio un par de pasos vacilantes.

b. inseguro

After a couple of drinks, Susie was a little unsteady on her feet.

Después de un par de copas, Susie estaba un poco insegura al caminar.