unstable 1
adjectivedomain: all adj
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
lacking stability or fixity or firmness
Examples
- 1.the tower proved to be unstable in the high wind
- 2.unstable political conditions
- 3.an unstable world economy
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EnglishAntonym
stable 1
adjective
resistant to change of position or condition
Derivationally related form
unstableness 1
noun
the quality or attribute of being unstable and irresolute
Also see
inconstant 1
adjective
likely to change frequently often without apparent or cogent reason; variable
impermanent 1
adjective
not permanent; not lasting
unsteady 1
adjective
subject to change or variation
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coseismic 1
adjective
being where earthquake waves arrive simultaneously
crank 1
adjective
(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail
explosive 2
adjective
liable to lead to sudden change or violence
rickety 1
adjective
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
rocky 3
adjective
liable to rock
