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instability

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of instability

the quality or state of not being firmly fixed in position

the instability of the bridge became tragically apparent when it suddenly collapsed

Synonyms of instability

insecurity, precariousness, shakiness, unstableness, unsteadiness

Words Related to instability

insubstantiality, unsoundness

changeability, inconstancy, mutability

laxness, looseness, slackness

Near Antonyms of instability

firmness, soundness, substantiality

Antonyms of instability

fastness, fixedness, security, stability, steadiness

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