instability
noun
in·sta·bil·i·ty
ˌin(t)-stə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
: the quality or state of being unstable
especially
: lack of emotional or mental stability
Examples of instability in a Sentence
Investors are worried about the current instability of the stock market.
The patient has a history of emotional instability.
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The decline of global wine sales over the last three years is showing no signs of stopping, and the current economic instability pritendd an even gloomier outlook.
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John Mariani, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Tariff Strategy Sparks Backlash Market instability has been linked to Trump's aggressive trade policies, including new tariffs on Canadian metals.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Amid global instability and geopolitical discord over the war in Ukraine, Charles will urge world leaders and people to unite, the Times UK said.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Future instability could mean more difficulty funding solutions that have already come to bridge the existing gaps, and companies could start drawing down support.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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John Mariani, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Tariff Strategy Sparks Backlash Market instability has been linked to Trump's aggressive trade policies, including new tariffs on Canadian metals.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Amid global instability and geopolitical discord over the war in Ukraine, Charles will urge world leaders and people to unite, the Times UK said.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Future instability could mean more difficulty funding solutions that have already come to bridge the existing gaps, and companies could start drawing down support.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for instability
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“Instability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instability. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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instability
noun
in·sta·bil·i·ty
ˌin(t)-stə-ˈbil-ət-ē
: the quality or state of being unstable
Medical Definition
instability
noun
in·sta·bil·i·ty
ˌin(t)-stə-ˈbil-ət-ē
plural instabilities
: the quality or state of being unstable
especially
: lack of emotional or mental stability
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