Meaning & use
instability
The quality of being unsteady, prone to change, or likely to collapse or fail.
See it in a sentence
Political instability in the region has discouraged foreign companies from investing.
Years of financial instability finally forced the family to sell their home.
A note on using this word
Instability applies broadly to physical structures, emotions, economies, and politics, always implying a lack of a firm, reliable foundation.
Words with a similar meaning
unsteadinessvolatility
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Words with an opposite meaning
stability
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