stable

[stey-buhl] / ˈsteɪ bəl /

ADJECTIVE

constant, fixed; resistant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

balanced calm durable fast lasting permanent reliable safe secure solid steady strong substantial

STRONG

abiding anchored enduring established even firm invariable nailed poised set sound stabile stalwart staunch stout tough uniform

WEAK

brick-wall deep-rooted equable immutable perdurable resolute set in stone solid as a rock stationary staying put steadfast sturdy sure together unalterable unchangeable unfluctuating unvarying unwavering well-built well-founded

Antonyms

STRONGEST

broken ephemeral imbalanced impermanent insecure intermittent loose soft temporary undependable unfixed unprotected unreliable unsafe unstable untrustworthy vulnerable weak

STRONG

changeable changing different flexible indefinite irresolute unsound

WEAK

inconstant shaky wobbly

Example Sentences

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While she recently has become financially stable and stopped using SNAP, she recalled worrying that one mistake on a form would mean not eating.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

These thresholds represent the water temperatures at which large fish can no longer release heat quickly enough to maintain stable body temperatures.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

“The growth of Ericsson’s networks unit outside North America is a positive sign and based on this, Nokia’s stable development target for this year is on track.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

They point out that the core rate has been more stable than headline PCE inflation, hewing closely to a range of 2.8% to 3% in the past two years.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

They reached the back of the stable, and a tidal wave of relief flooded her body despite the pain.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

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