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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Still, the surge in popularity and unrelenting harassment by paparazzi exacerbated her instability and struggle with sobriety, which was apparent during many of her live performances.
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Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 18 May 2024
Dimon emphasized the need for the government to address this issue to avoid potential economic instability, stressing the importance of balancing deficit reduction with sustainable growth.
—Detroit Free Press, 18 May 2024
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Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 18 May 2024
Dimon emphasized the need for the government to address this issue to avoid potential economic instability, stressing the importance of balancing deficit reduction with sustainable growth.
—Detroit Free Press, 18 May 2024
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“Instability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instability. Accessed 23 May. 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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