unstable — not stable; likely to change or fail suddenly
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not stable; likely to change or fail suddenly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈsteɪbl/
Korean meaning: 불안정한, 안정되지 않은
Korean pronunciation: 언**스테**이블
Example Sentences
- My WiFi connection is so unstable that I keep getting kicked out of online games.
- The political situation in the country remains unstable.
- His mood has been unstable since he started drinking too much coffee.
unstable
ADJECTIVE//ʌnˈsteɪbl//
not stable; likely to change or fail suddenly
not stable; likely to change or fail suddenly
The unstable table can't handle the heavy cable!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'stabilis' meaning 'firm' or 'steady', combined with the prefix 'un-' (meaning 'not'). The word entered English through Old French and Latin roots.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My WiFi connection is so unstable that I keep getting kicked out of online games.”
“The political situation in the country remains unstable.”
“His mood has been unstable since he started drinking too much coffee.”
“The unstable chair collapsed when the heavy man sat on it.”
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