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unstable
01
displaying unpredictable and sudden changes in emotions and behavior
Examples
His relationships were strained due to his unpredictable and unstable behavior.
Examples
The unstable bridge swayed dangerously in the wind, making it unsafe to cross.
03
prone to sudden change or alteration
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most unstable
Comparative
more unstable
gradable
Examples
The unstable weather conditions made it difficult to predict the storm ’s path.
04
(of a substance) chemically reactive or prone to rapid change when exposed to other substances
Examples
The compound is highly unstable and must be handled with care.
05
prone to change or failure
Examples
The stock market has been particularly unstable lately, with frequent fluctuations in value.
Lexical Tree
unstable
stable
