unstable

/ʌnˈsteɪ.bəl/
adj 5verb 1

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1

(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.

2

(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.

3

(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

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