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instability

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/

instability means: A condition in which something changes easily, lacks balance, or is uncertain or unsafe.

noun

LACK OF STABILITYB2

A condition in which something changes easily, lacks balance, or is uncertain or unsafe.

  • The country faced political instability.
  • Market instability made investors nervous.
  • The loose joint caused instability in the chair.

How to use it: instability in something (Instability in the region has affected trade.)

Similar words: uncertainty, unsteadiness

Opposites: stability

Common phrases: political instability, economic instability, instability in something, emotional instability

Questions about instability

What does instability mean?

A condition in which something changes easily, lacks balance, or is uncertain or unsafe.

What is instability in other languages?

Türkçe: istikrarsızlık · Español: inestabilidad · Français: instabilité · Deutsch: Instabilität · Italiano: instabilità · 日本語: 不安定さ

How do you pronounce instability?

It is pronounced /ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/.

How do you use instability in a sentence?

The country faced political instability. Market instability made investors nervous.

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