instability

ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti
instabilities
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Translation of instability into German

Noun

1.

lack of stability

state of being likely to change or fail
  • The political instability in the region deterred investors..Die politische Instabilität in der Region schreckte Investoren ab
2.

emotional state

lack of emotional or mental steadiness
emotionale Instabilität mentale Instabilität
  • His sudden outburst revealed his deep emotional instability..Sein plötzlicher Ausbruch offenbarte seine tiefe emotionale Instabilität
3.

behavior

tendency to change or behave unpredictably
Instabilität fUnbeständigkeit fLabilität
  • His emotional instability worried his friends.Seine emotionale Instabilität beunruhigte seine Freunde.
4.

physics

TECH.
state where small changes cause big effects
TECH.
  • The system's instability led to a sudden collapse.Die Instabilität des Systems führte zu einem plötzlichen Zusammenbruch.
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Expressions with instability: examples in English and translations in German

wirtschaftliche Instabilität
After years of economic instability, investors became cautious about new projects.

Synonyms and analogies of instability in English

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.

Translations of "instability" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieInstabilitätnf.

Political instability often leads to a flight of capital to safer markets.

Politische Instabilität führt häufig zu einer Kapitalflucht in sicherere Märkte.

dieUnsicherheitnf.

Musicians on tour require a thick skin to handle constant travel and instability.

Musiker auf Tour brauchen ein dickes Fell, um ständiges Reisen und Unsicherheit zu verkraften.

dieUnbeständigkeitnf.

After years of instability, he finally managed to hold down a steady job.

Nach Jahren der Unbeständigkeit schaffte er es endlich, einen festen Job zu halten.

dieLabilitätnf.

The economic and political instability of imperialism is comprehensively deepening.

Die wirtschaftliche und politische Labilität des Imperialismus vertieft sich allseitig.

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Other translations for instability:

  • Destabilisierungn.
  • Haltlosigkeitn.
  • Verunsicherungnf.

instability: Examples and translations in context

Years of political instability extracted a toll on the country's infrastructure.

Jahre politischer Instabilität haben ihren Tribut an der Infrastruktur des Landes gefordert.

Investors' confidence is drying up due to ongoing instability in the market.

Das Vertrauen der Investoren versiegt wegen anhaltender Instabilität auf dem Markt.

Progress in that region was kept down by ongoing political instability.

Der Fortschritt in dieser Region wurde durch anhaltende politische Instabilität kleingehalten.

The specter of political instability discouraged foreign companies from opening new regional offices.

Das Gespenst von politischer Instabilität hielt ausländische Firmen von neuen Regionalbüros ab.

After several complaints, so it would appear the software update caused instability.

Nach mehreren Beschwerden es scheint so, dass das Softwareupdate Instabilität verursacht hat.

A weak economy and political instability created a perfect storm for investors.

Eine schwache Wirtschaft und politische Instabilität schufen einen perfekten Sturm für Investoren.

The country seemed locked in a cycle of debt and political instability.

Das Land schien in einem Kreislauf aus Schulden und politischer Instabilität feststeckend.

His immaturity in handling finances led to constant stress and instability.

Seine Unreife im Umgang mit Finanzen führte zu ständigem Stress und Instabilität.

See also:

economic instability
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