Instability

/ˌɪn.stəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a tendency to change erratically or unpredictably.

His emotional instability made it difficult for him to maintain lasting relationships.

the condition of being likely to change, fail, or collapse.

The structural instability of the building raised concerns among the engineers.

the quality or state of being unstable; lack of stability.

The political instability in the region has led to widespread unrest.

fluctuation or variability in a system's performance or behavior.

The instability of the stock market has caused many investors to reconsider their strategies.

Derived from the Latin 'instabilis', meaning 'unsteady'.

political instability

A situation where a government is unable to maintain control.

economic instability

A condition in which there are significant fluctuations in economic indicators.

emotional instability

A state where a person's emotions frequently change and are difficult to control.

stability

The state of being stable; firmness.

instable

Not stable; capable of changing.

fluctuation

An irregular variation.

Wobbliness

His thoughts were all over the place, giving off a real wobbly vibe.

Up in the air

Her job situation is totally up in the air; no one knows what's going to happen next.