Definitions for unstable
ʌnˈsteɪ bəlun·sta·ble

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. unstableadjective

   lacking stability or fixity or firmness

   "unstable political conditions"; "the tower proved to be unstable in the high wind"; "an unstable world economy"

2. unstableadjective

   highly or violently reactive

   "sensitive and highly unstable compounds"

3. precarious, unstableadjective

   affording no ease or reassurance

   "a precarious truce"

4. mentally ill, unsound, unstableadjective

   suffering from severe mental illness

   "of unsound mind"

5. unstableadjective

   disposed to psychological variability

   "his rather unstable religious convictions"

6. fluid, unstableadjective

   subject to change; variable

   "a fluid situation fraught with uncertainty"; "everything was unstable following the coup"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. unstableadjective

   having a strong tendency to change

2. unstableadjective

   fluctuating; not constant

3. unstableadjective

   fickle

4. unstableadjective

   unpredictable

5. unstableadjective

   Readily decompasable

6. unstableadjective

   Radioactive, especially with a short half-life

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Unstableadjective

   Etymology: instabilis, Lat.

   1. Not fixed; not fast.

   Where gentry, title, wisdom,
   Cannot conclude by the yea and no
   Of gen’ral ignorance, it must omit
   Real necessities, and give way the while
   T’ unstable slightness. William Shakespeare, Coriolanus.

   A popular state not founded on the general interests of the people, is of all others the most uncertain, unstable, and subject to the most easy changes. William Temple.

   Thus air was void of light, and earth unstable. Dryden.

   See harness’d steeds desert the stony town,
   And wander roads unstable, not their own. John Gay.

   2. Inconstant; irresolute.

   A double-minded man is unstable. James i. 8.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. unstable

   In dynamical systems instability means that some of the outputs or internal states increase with time, without bounds. Not all systems that are not stable are unstable; systems can also be marginally stable or exhibit limit cycle behavior. In structural engineering, a structural beam or column can become unstable when excessive compressive load is applied. Beyond a certain threshold, structural deflections magnify stresses, which in turn increases deflections. This can take the form of buckling or crippling. The general field of study is called structural stability. Atmospheric instability is a major component of all weather systems on Earth.

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1. unstable

   Unstable refers to a state or condition that is not fixed, firm or steady, prone to change, fail or collapse, or lacks determination or emotional steadiness. This term can be used to describe various situations, substances, physical or psychological conditions, or systems that are susceptible to erratic behavior or sudden changes.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Unstableadjective

   not stable; not firm, fixed, or constant; subject to change or overthrow

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1. Unstable

   Unstable is Adema's second and also final album to feature its original lineup with Chavez and Ransom departing from the band after its release and then again after their reunion. It was released on August 12, 2003. It has sold about 400,000 copies worldwide. Its radio single was the self-titled song "Unstable", which also had a music video, but it didn't get very much radio play. Many songs relied more on instrumentation and harmony instead of distortion in comparison to their previous album, but the album also has some of the band's most aggressive work. It was less successful than their first album, debuting at number 43 on the Billboard 200 before quickly falling off the chart.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Unstable

   un-stā′bl, adj. not stable, unreliable, infirm, inconstant: in such a physical state that the slightest change induces further change of form or composition.—ns. Unstabil′ity, Unstā′bleness.

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1. abluents

How to pronounce unstable?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of unstable in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of unstable in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of unstable in a Sentence

1. Peter Blackley:

   I am supporting Boris even though I think, I don't want to use the word unhinged, but maybe unstable. I normally would want a more stable, trustworthy candidate, someone who you want to stay on for a couple of terms, boris is a short fix just to get us through Brexit and get Corbyn out of the way.

2. Milvvia Goncalves:

   I've never had any problems here, it could be that at some point something happens, but you never know. Favelas are unstable. Right now it's peaceful.

3. Xu Shaoshi:

   First, we estimate the slow recovery and low growth rates in the world's economy will continue for a period of time, also we could not overlook the risks from unstable (global) financial markets, falling prices of commodities and risks of geopolitics.

4. Jerry Kiffer:

   We consider the aircraft unstable.

5. Manual Braga da Cruz:

   But the situation is fluid, unstable and could evolve.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=unstable
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Unstable
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=unstable
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unstable
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unstable
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=unstable
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=unstable