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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“We are seen as less than stable, and a leader doesn’t want to be seen in that fashion.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“All investments need a clear, simple, stable and predictable framework and regrettably this is not the regulatory reform that is so far introduced in this legislation.”

From The Wall Street Journal

As for GE Aerospace’s defense business, Wall Street expects mid-single-digit percentage sales growth and stable profit margins this year.

From Barron's

During our speed tests, we found that NordVPN’s download and upload speeds remained stable across different regions, which did not impact streaming quality.

From Salon

This is because both domestic and foreign investment in U.S.-based industries depends on stable and predictable import market access.

From Salon

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