Synonyms for instability
ˌɪn stəˈbɪl ɪ tiin·sta·bil·i·ty

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1. instabilitynoun

   Synonyms:
   volatility

2. instabilitynoun

   The quality of being unstable.

   Synonyms:
   volatility

3. instabilitynoun

   A state that is not in equilibrium, or in which a small change has a large irreversible effect.

   Synonyms:
   volatility

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1. instability

   Synonyms:
   mutability, wavering, fickleness, inconstancy

   Antonyms:
   stability, firmness, constancy

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1. instabilitynoun

   an unstable order

   Synonyms:
   unbalance, imbalance, unstableness

   Antonyms:
   stability, stableness

2. instabilitynoun

   unreliability attributable to being unstable

   Synonyms:
   unbalance, imbalance, unstableness

   Antonyms:
   stableness, stability

3. imbalance, instability, unbalancenoun

   a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium

   "a hormonal imbalance"

   Synonyms:
   mental unsoundness, derangement, imbalance, unstableness, asymmetry, unbalance, dissymmetry

   Antonyms:
   stability, stableness

4. instability, unstablenessnoun

   the quality or attribute of being unstable and irresolute

   Synonyms:
   unbalance, imbalance, unstableness

   Antonyms:
   stableness, stability

Matched Categories

1. • Disorder
   • Unreliability
   • Unsteadiness

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1. instabilitynoun

   Synonyms:
   inconstancy, mutability, changeableness

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1. List of paraphrases for "instability":

   volatility, unstable, destabilization, unrest, stability, destabilisation, flap, turmoil, lability, uncertainty, fragility, insecurity, turbulence

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1. Sonja Smuc:

   Political instability or a weak government without a clear development program could mean troubles for the economy and lower economic growth.

2. Bernie Sanders:

   I don't think any sensible person would disagree that the invasion of Iraq led to the massive level of instability we are seeing right now.

3. Waukegan Fire Marshal Steven Lenzi:

   Due to the chemicals that were in the building and the structural instability, it has been deemed unsafe for us to continue any search for the three subjects that are still unaccounted for, we are shocked and heartbroken by the tragedy.

4. Jon Copestake:

   Hong Kong's liveability has been hit by the disruptive protests that took place last year. The city retains bragging rights over its regional competitor Singapore, but by a tiny margin. In fact both cities can still lay claim to being in the top tier of liveability where few, if any, aspects of life are restricted. This has not been the case in other parts of the world, with instability and unrest features undermining the scores of a number of cities globally.

5. Antonis Samaras:

   They (Syriza) shouldn't drag the country to early elections due to the presidential vote, leading to instability now that we are close to finally exiting the crisis, if they want to coordinate and see how we can elect a president together, then national coordination is feasible.