Unsturdy

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈstɜrdi/

Definitions of unsturdy

adjective describing something that is not firm or stable; shaky

Example Sentences

A1 The old wooden chair was unsturdy and wobbled when I sat on it.

A2 She tried to balance on the unsturdy ladder to reach the top shelf.

B1 The bridge was deemed unsturdy after the heavy rain caused erosion underneath.

B2 The construction of the building was halted due to the unsturdy foundation discovered during inspections.

C1 The unsturdy scaffolding posed a safety risk for the workers on the construction site.

C2 Despite efforts to reinforce it, the unsturdy railing continued to be a concern for the building's maintenance team.

Examples of unsturdy in a Sentence

formal The unsturdy bridge was deemed unsafe for pedestrians to cross.

informal I wouldn't trust that unsturdy table to hold anything heavy.

slang That unsturdy chair is a disaster waiting to happen.

figurative Her unsturdy emotions made it difficult for her to make decisions.

Grammatical Forms of unsturdy

• past tense: unsturdied
• plural: unsturdies
• comparative: less sturdy
• superlative: least sturdy
• present tense: unsturdy
• future tense: will be unsturdy
• perfect tense: has been unsturdy
• continuous tense: is being unsturdy
• singular: unsturdy
• positive degree: sturdy
• infinitive: to be unsturdy
• gerund: unsturdying
• participle: unsturdied

Origin and Evolution of unsturdy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unsturdy' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'unstyr', which meant unsteady or shaky.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unsturdy' evolved to retain its original meaning of lacking stability or being shaky, and is still used in modern English with the same connotation.