Definitions

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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The surprisingly stable data were seen as evidence that the continuing oil shock could be prove to have less of an effect on the economy than initially anticipated.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

After completing his course, the 24-year-old struggled to find stable work and relied on part-time jobs to get by.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Local 99 also is seeking stable work schedules because many members have had their hours reduced due to budget cuts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Standard & Poor’s assigns Israel an A rating with a stable outlook.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

They waited until the Pacific populations were stable before legally asking for permission to resume this ancient tradition.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

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