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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..
2.
emotional statelack of emotional or mental steadiness
- His sudden outburst revealed his deep emotional instability..
3.
behaviortendency to change or behave unpredictably
- His emotional instability worried his friends.
4.
physicsTECH. state where small changes cause big effectsTECH.
- The system's instability led to a sudden collapse.
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
instability
person or thing causing instability
business
grow too quickly causing economic instability
instability
temporary or fragile situation
mental health
showing signs of mental illness or instability
instability
switch between jobs locations and other situations often
mental instability
make someone feel mentally unstable or crazy
instability
lose control or stability
economic status
state of economic stability or instability of a person or entity
instability
in a way that is very unstable
unstable
fall over due to instability
instability
situation where stability is not assured
instability
lack of peace or stability in a region
condition
state of instability or uncertainty
business
time of severe financial instability and big asset value loss
biology
period of fluctuating hormone levels causing emotional instability
instability
being unsettled or dependent on chance
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.
Economic instability can lead to social unrest.
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- French:instabilité, instabilité émotionnelle, ...
- German:Instabilität, emotionale Instabilität, ...
- Italian:instabilità, mancanza di stabilità mentale, ...
- Spanish:inestabilidad, falta de estabilidad mental, ...
- Portuguese:instabilidade, instabilidade emocional, ...
- Chinese:不稳定, 情绪不稳定, ...
- Japanese:不安定, 感情の不安定, ...
- Arabic:عَدَمُ الاِسْتِقْرَارِ, اضْطِراب عاطِفِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:חוֹסֶר יְצִיבוּת, חוֹסֶר יְצִיבוּת רִגְשִׁית, ...
- Russian:нестабильность, эмоциональная нестабильность, ...
- Ukrainian:нестабільність, емоційна нестабільність, ...
- Hindi:अस्थिरता, भावनात्मक अस्थिरता, ...
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