unsteadily

Adverb

• in an unsteady manner
  • "he walked unsteadily toward the exit"
  • "The wounded soldier was swinging unsteadily on his legs"

Adv

• In an unsteady manner, so as to shake or falter.
• In an uncertain manner; with hesitation or timidity.

Examples

• He climbed the stairs unsteadily, grasping the banister and gasping for breath.

Synonyms

falteringly, uncertainly

Antonyms

steadily