Instability

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪn.stəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

Definitions of instability

noun a state of being unstable or not firm

Example Sentences

A1 The earthquake caused instability in the region.

A2 Financial instability can lead to stress and anxiety.

B1 Political instability in the country has resulted in protests and unrest.

B2 Economic instability can have far-reaching effects on global markets.

C1 The company's instability was evident in its frequent changes in leadership.

C2 The region's instability was a major concern for international policymakers.

adjective describing something that is not stable or firm

Example Sentences

A1 The shaky table showed signs of instability.

A2 The country's economy is facing political instability.

B1 The company is struggling due to financial instability.

B2 The region is experiencing social and political instability.

C1 The global market is affected by economic instability.

C2 The organization's leadership changes have led to internal instability.

Examples of instability in a Sentence

formal The political instability in the region has caused economic uncertainty.

informal The constant changes in leadership are causing a lot of instability.

slang Things are so up in the air right now, there's a lot of instability.

figurative The emotional instability in her life is like a rollercoaster.

Grammatical Forms of instability

past tense

destabilized

plural

instabilities

comparative

more unstable

superlative

most unstable

present tense

instability

future tense

will destabilize

perfect tense

has destabilized

continuous tense

is destabilizing

singular

instability

positive degree

stable

infinitive

destabilize

gerund

destabilizing

participle

destabilized

Origin and Evolution of instability

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'instability' originated from the Latin word 'instabilitas', which is derived from the combination of 'in-' (not) and 'stabilitas' (stability).
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'instability' has retained its original meaning of lacking stability or being prone to change, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe a lack of consistency or reliability in various contexts.