1. making or becoming unsteady; causing to lose balance or stability
Usage: present participle of unsteady

1. having the effect of making something unsteady or unstable

Examples

• The rough waves were unsteadying the small boat.
• His unsteadying influence on the team became apparent during practice.
• The medication had an unsteadying effect on her balance.
• The earthquake was unsteadying buildings throughout the city.
• She found the constant criticism unsteadying to her confidence.
• The unsteadying motion of the train made reading difficult.