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
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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
In yet another sign of instability across California’s home insurance market, Allstate is seeking to raise policyholders’ premiums by an average of 34%.
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Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024
Meanwhile, political extremism and disinformation have been weaponized, particularly via social media, and U.S. adversaries like Russia, Iran, and North Korea are keen to stoke more violence and instability, Bremmer said.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 July 2024
Adding to the instability is that governmental turmoil extends far beyond the United States.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 10 July 2024
That could spell more instability down the road and raises the question of what happens in the next presidential election.
—Ellen Ioanes, Vox, 8 July 2024
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Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024
Meanwhile, political extremism and disinformation have been weaponized, particularly via social media, and U.S. adversaries like Russia, Iran, and North Korea are keen to stoke more violence and instability, Bremmer said.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 July 2024
Adding to the instability is that governmental turmoil extends far beyond the United States.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 10 July 2024
That could spell more instability down the road and raises the question of what happens in the next presidential election.
—Ellen Ioanes, Vox, 8 July 2024
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 27 Jul. 2024.
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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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