Unsteadfast

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈstɛdfəst/

Definitions of unsteadfast

adjective describing someone or something that is not steady or firm; lacking stability or consistency

Example Sentences

A1 She felt unsteadfast on the tightrope.

A2 The unsteadfast ground made it difficult to walk.

B1 His unsteadfast commitment to the project caused delays.

B2 The unsteadfast economy led to uncertainty in the market.

C1 Her unsteadfast opinions on the matter made it hard to trust her judgment.

C2 The unsteadfast leadership of the company resulted in decreased profits.

Examples of unsteadfast in a Sentence

formal Her unsteadfast commitment to the project caused delays in the timeline.

informal I can't rely on him, he's so unsteadfast in his decisions.

slang She's always changing her mind, so unsteadfast.

figurative The unsteadfast ground beneath my feet made me feel unsure about my next step.

Grammatical Forms of unsteadfast

• past tense: unsteadfasted
• plural: unsteadfasts
• comparative: more unsteadfast
• superlative: most unsteadfast
• present tense: unsteadfast
• future tense: will unsteadfast
• perfect tense: have unsteadfasted
• continuous tense: is unsteadfasting
• singular: unsteadfast
• positive degree: unsteadfast
• infinitive: to unsteadfast
• gerund: unsteadfasting
• participle: unsteadfasted

Origin and Evolution of unsteadfast

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unsteadfast' originated from Middle English, derived from the combination of 'un-' (meaning 'not') and 'steadfast' (meaning 'firmly fixed or established').

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unsteadfast' has evolved to be less commonly used compared to its synonym 'unstable'. The meaning has remained relatively consistent, referring to something or someone that is not firmly fixed or reliable.