unstable
/ʌnˈsteɪbl/
un · sta · ble
/ʌn · ˈsteɪ · bl/
English Definition
adj. likely to change or fail; not stable
Significado en Español
inestable, inconstante
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không ổn định, bấp bênh
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “unstable”:
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A
stable
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B
steady
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C
secure
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D
volatile
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D — volatile.
“unstable” means adj. likely to change or fail; not stable
Common questions about “unstable”
What does “unstable” mean?
unstable — adj. likely to change or fail; not stable. In Chinese: 不稳定的.
How do you pronounce “unstable”?
unstable is pronounced /ʌnˈsteɪbl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: un · sta · ble.
Is “unstable” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. unstable appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.