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What is another word for Instability? – 133 Instability Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    unsteadiness unpredictability volatility fluctuation uncertainty precariousness shakiness unbalance disequilibrium turmoil chaos unrest disorder turbulence instability capriciousness mercurialness changeability variableness mutability impermanence transience ephemeralness fugaciousness fleetingness unreliability irresolution indecision vacillation hesitation ambiguity doubtfulness dubiousness questionableness unsettlement disturbance disruption upheaval

    Meaning of Instability

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, instability refers to the state of being unstable, liable to change, fluctuate, or fall.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines instability as the quality or state of being unstable, uncertain, or unpredictable.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes instability as a state of not being firm or secure, and likely to change or end suddenly.

    Example Uses

    • The company's financial instability made it difficult to secure investments from potential backers.
    • The region's political instability has led to a surge in refugee numbers.
    • The athlete's instability on the balance beam cost her a perfect score.
    • The economic instability of the country has made it challenging for businesses to thrive.
    • The emotional instability of the character was a central theme in the novel.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    stability steadiness predictability constancy permanence reliability firmness solidity soundness security dependability consistency calmness serenity tranquility peacefulness orderliness regularity uniformity consistency coherence cohesion solidity permanency

    Related Nouns

    fluctuation turbulence chaos disorder turmoil unrest uncertainty unpredictability precariousness volatility capriciousness mutability transience instability disequilibrium unbalance shakiness unsettledness disturbance disruption upheaval revolution instability

    Related Verbs

    fluctuate vacillate waver hesitate destabilize disrupt disturb unsettle shake topple overturn overthrow capsize founder sink collapse crumble implode explode erupt destabilize undermine

    Related Adjectives

    unstable unpredictable volatile precarious shaky unbalanced uncertain unsettled turbulent chaotic disorderly restless uneasy anxious nervous apprehensive fearful doubtful questionable ambiguous dubious changeable variable mutable transient ephemeral