instability
ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti
instabilities
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Definition of instability - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
lack of stabilitystate of being likely to change or fail
  • The political instability in the region deterred investors..
insecurity unsteadiness
2.
emotional statelack of emotional or mental steadiness
  • His sudden outburst revealed his deep emotional instability..
imbalance unsteadiness volatility
3.
behaviortendency to change or behave unpredictably
  • His emotional instability worried his friends.
unpredictability volatility
4.
physicsTECH.state where small changes cause big effectsTECH.
  • The system's instability led to a sudden collapse.
unsteadiness volatility
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Expressions with instability

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condition where money systems face frequent changes and uncertain future
After years of economic instability, investors became cautious about new projects.

Origin of instability

Latin, in (not) + stabilis (stable)

Terms with instability included in their meaning

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instability
unsteady movement from side to side
instability
become unstable or not held together
unsteady
causing a feeling of instability or agitation
family
home with emotional or financial instability
causing instability
causing something to become less stable
mental instability
make someone feel mentally unstable or overwhelmed
figurative
collapse suddenly and completely because of weakness or instability
instability
be unsteady or uncertain

Examples of instability in a sentence

  • The instability of the structure was concerning.
  • Her emotional instability was evident during the interview.
  • The therapist noted signs of instability in his behavior.
  • Market instability can affect global economies.
  • Political instability led to protests.
  • The instability of the bridge was alarming.

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  1. French:instabilité, instabilité émotionnelle, ...
  2. German:Instabilität, emotionale Instabilität, ...
  3. Italian:instabilità, mancanza di stabilità mentale, ...
  4. Spanish:inestabilidad, falta de estabilidad mental, ...
  5. Portuguese:instabilidade, instabilidade emocional, ...
  6. Chinese:不稳定, 情绪不稳定, ...
  7. Japanese:不安定, 感情の不安定, ...
  8. Arabic:عَدَمُ الاِسْتِقْرَارِ, اضْطِراب عاطِفِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:חוֹסֶר יְצִיבוּת, חוֹסֶר יְצִיבוּת רִגְשִׁית, ...
  10. Russian:нестабильность, эмоциональная нестабильность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:нестабільність, емоційна нестабільність, ...
  12. Hindi:अस्थिरता, भावनात्मक अस्थिरता, ...
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