unsteadily-directed
|un-stead-i-ly-di-rect-ed|
C1
/ʌnˈstɛdɪli dɪˈrɛktɪd/
Lacking clear guidance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unsteadily-directed' originates from the combination of 'unsteady' and 'directed', where 'unsteady' means 'not stable' and 'directed' means 'guided or managed'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'unsteadily-directed' evolved from the combination of 'unsteady' and 'directed', which have been used in English since the Middle Ages.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'unsteady' meant 'not firm or stable', and 'directed' meant 'guided'. Together, they convey a sense of lacking clear guidance.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/04 02:18