instability

Synonyms for instability: volatility, inconsistency, fluctuation, unsteadiness, precariousness, fragility.

Definitions

The state or quality of being liable to change, collapse, or fail.

A lack of steadiness or firmness in position or character.

The tendency of a system to deviate from a stable state or equilibrium.

The political instability in the region has led to a significant decline in foreign investment.

The patient's emotional instability made it difficult for the therapist to establish a consistent treatment plan.

Engineers are working to fix the structural instability of the bridge before it is reopened to traffic.