unstable

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking stability, firmness, or balance

  - "The unstable ground gave way beneath his feet."
  - "The unstable economy caused panic among investors."

• adjective

  Subject to change or uncertainty

  - "The unstable political situation in the region made travel dangerous."
  - "His emotions were unstable, making it difficult to predict his behavior."

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Antonyms

stable

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Synonyms

arbitrary , capricious , instable , labile , tottering , unsteady , wobbly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unstable
able , stable , table , grable , crable

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Variants

List of all variants of unstable that leads to same result
unstable , unstableness , unstablenesses , unstably , unstable angina

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'not standing still,' from Old English unstabil.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unstable' is often used in physics to describe subatomic particles that are not at rest.

2. In chemistry, an 'unstable' compound is one that decomposes easily, releasing energy or heat in the process.

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Related Concepts

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1. instability: A condition or state of being unstable, characterized by lack of firmness, balance, or consistency.

2. volatility: A measure of the unstable nature of a market or investment, characterized by frequent and significant price changes.

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Culture

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In literature, 'unstable' is often used to describe characters with emotional instability, such as Hamlet in Shakespeare's play.

How to Memorize "unstable"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an object that is not stable, such as a wobbly table or a boat in rough waters.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unstable' with words like 'volatile,' 'unreliable,' and 'uncertain'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ups and Downs' to remember that 'unstable' means 'not standing still'.

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