Words Related To Instability

3 words in this vocabulary list

verb move or balance unsteadily; sway back and forth

adjective unstable or shaky

adverb in an unsteady or shaky manner

  • The economy is teetering on the brink of collapse.
  • The stack of books was teetering on the edge of the table.
  • I was teetering after too many drinks at the party.
  • Her emotions were teetering between joy and sadness.

adjective an adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'tottering' describes something that is unsteady or about to collapse.

  • The old man was tottering as he made his way down the street.
  • She was tottering in her high heels after a long night of dancing.
  • The drunk guy was tottering all over the place.
  • The company's finances were tottering on the brink of collapse.

noun a person or thing that is not securely fixed or fastened

adjective not securely fixed or fastened

  • The contract had unfixed terms, making it difficult to reach a consensus.
  • I left the furniture unfixed because I couldn't decide on the best arrangement.
  • I prefer to keep my plans unfixed so I can go with the flow.
  • His unfixed opinions on the matter led to confusion among the group.