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more unstable
Superlative
most unstable
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displaying unpredictable and sudden changes in emotions and behavior
- His relationships were strained due to his unpredictable and unstable behavior.
- She struggled with an unstable temperament, often alternating between extreme joy and deep despair.
- Living with an unstable roommate caused tension in the household, as his mood swings could be intense and sudden.
- His career suffered setbacks because of his reputation for being unstable, making colleagues hesitant to collaborate with him.
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prone to sudden change or alteration
- The unstable weather conditions made it difficult to predict the storm’s path.
- His unstable emotions caused frequent mood swings.
- The market has been unstable lately, with drastic fluctuations in stock prices.
- The unstable nature of the relationship led to frequent arguments.
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(of a substance) chemically reactive or prone to rapid change when exposed to other substances
- The compound is highly unstable and must be handled with care.
- Unstable chemicals can ignite spontaneously under certain conditions.
- The laboratory stores unstable substances in specialized containers.
- This unstable mixture reacts violently with water.
- Scientists studied the unstable isotope for its rapid decay.
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prone to change or failure
- The stock market has been particularly unstable lately, with frequent fluctuations in value.
- The country's unstable political situation has caused concern among its citizens.
- Their relationship felt unstable, as they often disagreed and struggled to communicate.
- The economy is in an unstable condition, making it hard for businesses to plan long-term.
- He had an unstable job, constantly worried that he might be laid off at any moment.
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