There were hard blue marks under the long-lashed eyes, an unhealthy pallor to his cheeks, a slight unsteadiness of his fingers.

I noticed there was a curious unsteadiness in her voice, as though she was hurt and agitated.

No kindly root tripped her feet as she entered, no merciful unsteadiness caused her to drop this cup of death and spill its contents.

Then he said, "You will do; it is only a momentary unsteadiness.