Meaning
unstable
- Prone to change, wobble, or collapse; not firmly fixed.
- Emotionally or mentally erratic; unpredictable (weather, economy).
In a sentence
Non salire su quella scala, è troppo instabile.
Don't climb on that ladder; it's too unstable.
Il meteo per domani prevede tempo instabile con piogge sparse.
Tomorrow's forecast predicts unsettled weather with scattered rain.
La situazione economica è rimasta instabile per molti mesi.
The economic situation remained unstable for many months.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| instabile | masculine · singular |
| instabile | feminine · singular |
| instabili | masculine · plural |
| instabili | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Opposite of 'stabile'. Ends in -e (singular) and -i (plural) for both genders.