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instabil — meaning in English

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English meaning

brittle adj Hard but easily broken, snapped, or shattered.
infirm adj Physically weak or in poor health, especially due to age or illness.
unstable adj Likely to shift, collapse, or change suddenly; not firmly fixed.

Senses

instabil is used for these senses in English:

brittle Emotionally fragile, easily offended.
infirm Frail; unstable; insecure.
unstable Not stable.

brittle — full definition

adj Hard but easily broken, snapped, or shattered.
adj Emotionally fragile; easily hurt or upset.
noun A hard candy made from caramelized sugar and nuts.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

zerbrechlich fragil brüchig mürbe bröckelig morsch bröselig bröslig krümelig krümelnd kühl reizbar