Definition
stable: secure, balanced, constant, steady
Note: Don't confuse the adjective "stable" with the noun a stable which is a place where horses live.
unstable: precarious, changeable, insecure; inconstant, fluctuating
- "I'm sure they already have a stable government."
- "Dr. Gilchrist : The vet you visited is obviously mentally unstable."
- "He is currently in stable condition, and alternates between screaming and farting."
- "unstable; insane."
- "Edward : Ah, ok... That part means that there will be 6 months where the Delavigne share price remains stable..."
- "We'll need an unstable government, possibly with a dictator."
- "If you're concerned about the market's future, you could invest in something more stable."
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