C1nounpoliticsmoney
US/ˌɪn.stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
UK/ˌɪn.stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
a situation that is not steady and may change or fail suddenly
In context
Political instability has kept foreign investors away from the country.
Her emotional instability worried her friends and family.
Instability in the housing market caused many families to lose their homes.
Words that go with instability
adjective + noun
- political instabilityPolitical instability scares investors.
- economic instabilityEconomic instability led to job losses.
- financial instabilityBanks warned about financial instability.
verb + noun
- cause instabilityThe new tax could cause instability.
noun + preposition
- instability inThere is growing instability in the region.
- period of instabilityThe country went through a period of instability.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The instability of weather is annoying.Correct: The unpredictable weather is annoying.