Meaning & use

instability

noun·Academic

The quality of being unsteady, prone to change, or likely to collapse or fail.

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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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