unstable Meaning, pronunciation, usage in a sentence, synonyms, ...

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not stable; likely to change or fail suddenly

Main Example

The old bridge felt unstable, so we didn't walk across it.

The old bridge felt unstable, so we didn't walk across it.

Grammatical Info:

Adjective (adj.)

not stable; likely to change or fail suddenly

Other Example

The unstable chair wobbled when I sat.

The wobbly chair shook when I sat down.

His mood was unstable today.

The economy is currently unstable.

unstable situation

unstable footing

unstable platform

precarious

wobbly

shaky

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not firm

Main Example

The old wooden chair felt unstable when I sat on it.

Grammatical Info:

Adjective (adj.)

characterized by a lack of firmness or solidity

Other Example

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