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UNSTABLE

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Unstable.

Unstable - as an adjective

Lacking stability or fixity or firmness

Example: "Unstable political conditions"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
stable

Unstable - as an adjective satellite

Highly or violently reactive

Example: "Sensitive and highly unstable compounds"

Affording no ease or reassurance

Example: "A precarious truce"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
precarious

Suffering from severe mental illness

Example: "Of unsound mind"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mentally illunsound

Disposed to psychological variability

Example: "His rather unstable religious convictions"

Subject to change; variable

Example: "A fluid situation fraught with uncertainty"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fluid

Unstable - as a verb

To release (an animal) from a stable.

Example Sentences

"The bridge's deteriorating structure made it unstable for crossing."
"The unstable economy caused many people to lose their jobs."
"Her emotional state was so unstable that she sought therapy."
"The chemical reaction created an unstable compound."
"He was known for his unstable temper and frequent outbursts."
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Word Game Points

Is UNSTABLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, unstable is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UNSTABLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is UNSTABLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, unstable is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UNSTABLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is UNSTABLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, unstable is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UNSTABLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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