Synonyms of instability

instability

noun

ˌin(t)-stə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

as in unsteadiness

the quality or state of not being firmly fixed in position

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unsteadiness
• precariousness
• unstableness
• insecurity
• shakiness
• looseness
• unsoundness
• slackness
• changeability
• mutability
• laxness
• inconstancy
• insubstantiality

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stability
• security
• steadiness
• fastness
• soundness
• fixedness
• firmness
• substantiality

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of instability

The resulting climate of instability and fear meant church communities were constantly on guard against strangers without and enemies within. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

What the researchers propose in their 2022 study is that as Uranus approached the 90-degree tilt, this would have caused instability in the moon's orbit. — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Concerns about instability around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil shipments, are putting upward pressure on crude oil prices, AAA said. — Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Many teens experience stress because of housing instability, serious financial strain and transportation difficulties. — Crystal Cederna, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026