Unstable
(
adjective
,
noun
)
(As an adjective)
Unstable ( adjective )
- Likely to change suddenly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.
- Not firmly fixed in place; likely to move or fall.
Origin:
Early 17th century: from un- (expressing negation) + stable.
Examples:
- The economy is unstable.
- The market is unstable.
- The political situation is unstable.
- The country is unstable.
- The structure is unstable.
(As a noun)
Unstable ( noun )
- Likely to change suddenly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.
- Not firmly fixed in place; likely to move or fall.
Origin:
Early 17th century: from un- (expressing negation) + stable.
Examples:
- The economy is unstable.
- The market is unstable.
- The political situation is unstable.
- The country is unstable.
- The structure is unstable.