1. comparative form of unsteady; more likely to move, shake, or fall; less stable or secure
2. comparative form of unsteady; more irregular or inconsistent in behavior or performance

Examples

• His hands grew unsteadier as he aged.
• The ladder felt unsteadier on the uneven ground.
• Her voice became unsteadier with each word.
• The economy looks unsteadier than it did last year.
• The patient’s breathing pattern grew unsteadier overnight.
• The old bridge seemed unsteadier after the storm.