B1 — Intermediateadjective
instabile
unstable, unsteady, volatile
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
precariovacillantefragilemutevoleirregolare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
stabilesolidoequilibratofissoaffidabile
Usage note
'Precario' implies precariousness and risk of collapse. 'Vacillante' suggests wobbling. 'Instabile' is used for structures, emotions, and situations.
Example
"La situazione politica era instabile dopo le elezioni."
"The political situation was unstable after the elections."
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