unstable in Spanish
unstable in Spanish is inestable, instable — unstable means likely to shift, collapse, or change suddenly; not firmly fixed.
unstable in Spanish
inestable
Not stable.
inestable
(chemistry) Readily decomposable.
instable
(chemistry) Readily decomposable.
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 Spanish?
"unstable" in Spanish is inestable, instable. 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 Spanish, "unstable" is inestable, instable.
Are there other ways to say "unstable" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "unstable": inestable, instable.
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