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UNFIRM
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Dictionary entry overview: What does unfirm mean?
• UNFIRM (adjective)
The adjective UNFIRM has 2 senses:
1. not firmly or solidly positioned
2. (of soil) unstable
Familiarity information: UNFIRM used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not firmly or solidly positioned
Synonyms:
unfirm; unsteady
Context example:
an unfirm stance
Similar:
unfixed (not firmly placed or set or fastened)
Sense 2
Meaning:
(of soil) unstable
Synonyms:
shifting; unfirm
Context example:
unfirm earth
Similar:
loose (not compact or dense in structure or arrangement)
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