instability

• Nom désignant l'état ou la qualité de ce qui est instable, incluant l'absence de stabilité, d'ordre, d'équilibre ou de fiabilité, et impliquant souvent de l'incertitude ou de l'imprévisibilité.

A noun referring to the state or quality of being unstable, encompassing a lack of stability, order, balance, or reliability, and often implying irresolution or unpredictability.

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1. Unstable orderB2formalpolitical

   A condition in which a system or arrangement is prone to change or disruption, lacking a steady state.

   Instabilité (ordre instable)

   • The political instability in the region led to frequent changes in government.
   • Economic instability can cause uncertainty in the stock market.
   • The country experienced a period of social instability after the protests.

   Synonymesdisequilibriumfluctuationinsecurityprecariousnessturbulenceuncertaintyunsteadinessvariabilityvolatility

   Antonymesbalanceconstancyequilibriumsecuritystabilitysteadiness

2. Unreliability due to instabilityB2formaltechnical

   The quality of being unreliable or unpredictable because of a lack of stability.

   Instabilité (manque de fiabilité)

   • The instability of the old bridge made it unsafe for heavy traffic.
   • Software instability often leads to frequent crashes and data loss.
   • The machine's instability caused inconsistent results in the experiment.

   Synonymesfluctuationinconstancyinsecurityprecariousnessshakinessunpredictabilityunreliabilityunsteadinessvariabilityvolatility

   Antonymescertaintydependabilityreliabilitystabilitysteadiness

3. Lack of balanceB2formalscientific

   A state of disequilibrium where opposing forces or elements are not evenly matched.

   Instabilité (déséquilibre)

   • The instability in the patient's blood pressure required immediate medical attention.
   • Emotional instability can affect personal relationships and decision-making.
   • The chemical compound showed instability when exposed to heat.

   Synonymesdisequilibriumfluctuationimbalanceprecariousnessshakinessunsteadinessvolatility

   Antonymesbalanceequilibriumstability

4. Irresolute natureC1formal

   The quality of being unstable and indecisive, often leading to frequent changes in opinion or direction.

   Instabilité (indécision)

   • His career instability was due to his inability to commit to a single path.
   • The team's instability in strategy caused confusion among its members.
   • Her emotional instability made it difficult for her to maintain long-term friendships.

   Synonymesficklenessinconstancyindecisivenessirresolutionunsteadinessvacillationvolatilitywavering

   Antonymesconstancydeterminationfirmnessresolvesteadfastness