unstable
unstable · more unstable · most unstable
хиткий, хисткий
неустойчивый
instabil, labil
Not stableNot stable.
/ʌnˈsteɪ.bəl/
» I think that Tom is unstable.
Meaning
7 sensesNot stable.
unstable foundation
The structure is too unstable to stand safely.
instabil, labil
неусто́йчивыйneustójčivyj
Having a strong tendency to change.
subject to change; variable
Fluctuating; not constant.
politically unstable
The political situation remains unstable.
(figuratively)Fickle.
(figuratively)Unpredictable.
Readily decomposable.
chemically unstable
Radioactive, especially with a short half-life.
Examples
75 sentencesI think that Tom is unstable.
Tom told me Mary was emotionally unstable.
Tom is mentally unstable.
Tom is emotionally unstable.
I think Tom is unstable.
Translations
7 languagesРусский
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Origin
From Middle English unstable; equivalent to un- (not) + stable.From Middle English unstable; equivalent to un- (not) + stable.
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Forms
more unstable, most unstable| Comparative | more unstable Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most unstable Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
11 synonymshaving strong tendency to change:labile
fluctuating, not constant:instable
fickle:arbitrarycapricious
not held or fixed securely and likely to fall over:tottering
Close in meaning
- subject to change; variable:fluid
- affording no ease or reassurance:precarious
- suffering from severe mental illness:mentally illunsound
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
7 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form