unstable
Collocations
20(adj.) likely to change suddenly
VERBS
appear, be, seem | become | remain
make sth, render sth
The sudden leadership change made the company unstable for several months.
ADV
extremely, highly, very | increasingly | rather, relatively, somewhat | basically, inherently
notoriously
The weather in that region has always been notoriously unstable during spring months.
economically, politically
The country remained economically unstable for several years after the financial crisis.
(adj.) not mentally normal
VERBS
be, seem | become
ADV
highly, very | rather
emotionally, mentally
After his divorce, he became mentally unstable and needed professional help.
(adj.) likely to move or fall
VERBS
be, feel, look, seem
become, get
The patient's condition became unstable during the night, so doctors moved him to intensive care.
make sth
ADV
dangerously, extremely, very
The old bridge became extremely unstable after heavy flooding damaged its supports.
rather, slightly