unsteady gait

Staggering on feet

An unsteady gait is a manner of walking that lacks stability or coordination—stumbling, swaying, or irregular in rhythm.

It may result from intoxication, injury, illness, or neurological conditions.

Medical professionals assess gait as a diagnostic indicator: The patient presented with an unsteady gait and slurred speech.

Related
  • wobbleUnsteady side-to-side motion
  • stumbleLose footing momentarily
  • staggerWalk unsteadily, sway
  • lurchAbrupt unsteady movement
  • swayRock back and forth

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Opposites
stability of movement

unsteady gaitstable footing

Secure base for standing

physical coordination

unsteady gaitfluid motion

Smooth, continuous movement

smoothness of movement

unsteady gaitelegant gait

Stylish manner of movement

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