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Comparative for not firmly fixed and likely to wobble or fall
“Gladys looked back and saw the unstable bridge sway for a moment, then settle precariously.”
Comparative for likely to change suddenly or regularly
“At the same time, the incomes they do have are far more unstable than they were a few decades ago.”
Comparative for prone to psychiatric problems or sudden changes of mood
“A hitman is assigned to kidnap the mentally unstable younger brother of a powerful district attorney.”
Comparative for behaving in a foolish or silly way
“And since I, as the human leader, was acting unstable, he simply took over the pack.”
Comparative for feeling, or having a propensity to feel, insecure, anxious, or overly emotional
“I cringe at the power imbalance within the relationship, as well as the withholding and intermittent reinforcement which keep her feeling unstable and insecure, always seeking his approval.”
Comparative for rickety in structure and easily damaged
Comparative for dangerous or full of peril
Comparative for potentially violent or dangerous, especially of a situation
Comparative for of or pertaining to the near or immediate future
Comparative for requiring great skill or finesse in handling or treatment
Comparative for characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion
Comparative for built cheaply and shoddily
Comparative for undecided or unsure of how to act
Comparative for dishonest, insincere, and full of deceit
Comparative for readily, or easily, reacting to stimuli or changes
Comparative for somewhat ill or not fully physically healthy
Comparative for easily set on fire
Comparative for tending to divide, cause discord, or fragment
Comparative for lacking in veracity, accuracy or truth
Comparative for in poor condition
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