unstable in German
unstable in German is instabil, labil — unstable means likely to shift, collapse, or change suddenly; not firmly fixed.
unstable in German
instabil
Not stable.
labil
Not stable.
What does "unstable" mean?
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adj Likely to shift, collapse, or change suddenly; not firmly fixed.
"The tower of boxes looked unstable, so she moved it away from the door."
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adj Emotionally erratic or prone to sudden mood changes.
"She was so unstable that she laughed one minute and cried the next."
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adj In chemistry or physics, prone to breaking down or decaying, sometimes radioactively.
"Some atoms are unstable and slowly give off radiation as they decay."
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unstable in a sentence
- The tower of boxes looked unstable, so she moved it away from the door.
- The ladder felt unstable, so he climbed down carefully.
- She was so unstable that she laughed one minute and cried the next.
- Doctors say an unstable mood can be a sign that someone needs support.
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What is "unstable" in German?
"unstable" in German is instabil, labil. unstable means: Likely to shift, collapse, or change suddenly; not firmly fixed.
How do you use "unstable" in a sentence?
Example: "The tower of boxes looked unstable, so she moved it away from the door." In German, "unstable" is instabil, labil.
Are there other ways to say "unstable" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "unstable": instabil, labil.
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