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.
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The company continues to face risks and uncertainties due to geopolitical instability and market volatility, which could adversely affect its search for a Business Combination.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Call it the awkwardness of the pregame: Peacock’s Kornacki cam didn’t work for about ten minutes, and every hour or so, the Multiview feature would crash, reflecting the instability of the streamer’s new infrastructure.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
In contrast, countries with declining democratic systems experience stagnation, instability and talent flight—all of which create headwinds for economic growth.
—Nathan Christensen, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The collapse of social and economic order in Myanmar is watched carefully by its neighbors, fearful that instability will spill over.
—Koh Ewe, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Call it the awkwardness of the pregame: Peacock’s Kornacki cam didn’t work for about ten minutes, and every hour or so, the Multiview feature would crash, reflecting the instability of the streamer’s new infrastructure.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
In contrast, countries with declining democratic systems experience stagnation, instability and talent flight—all of which create headwinds for economic growth.
—Nathan Christensen, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The collapse of social and economic order in Myanmar is watched carefully by its neighbors, fearful that instability will spill over.
—Koh Ewe, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Instability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instability. Accessed 30 Nov. 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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