unstable
Prononciation : [ʌnˈsteɪbəl]
Contexte : « safety »
(adjective) when something is not steady or secure. It might fall over or break easily, like a wobbly table or a tall tower that can tip.
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The new bridge is designed to be stable, and it won't be unstable during strong winds.
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The stack of books was unstable, and it fell over when someone bumped the table.
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Is the construction site stable, or is it unstable?
Contexte : « emotion »
(adjective) when a person’s feelings or mood are changing a lot and don’t stay the same. It can be difficult for them to feel happy or calm.
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She was feeling stable and happy after talking to her friend, not unstable like before.
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His emotions were unstable, making it hard for him to concentrate on his homework.
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Do you think he is feeling stable, or is he still unstable?
Contexte : « economics »
(adjective) when something like a market or a price is changing too much. It means it can't be trusted to stay at a certain level.
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The stock market will become stable again after some time, but it was unstable recently.
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The price of the toy was unstable, going up and down every week.
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Do you think the economy is stable now, or is it still unstable?