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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One of these, a 56-year-old doctor, was evacuated from the ship on Wednesday and has been confirmed to be in a "stable condition".

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Instead, Turner Broadcasting became an acquisition target for Time Warner, which owned HBO, Warner Bros. and the Time Inc. publishing stable, in addition to the Time Warner Cable distribution arm.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

In recent years, healthcare lost some of its defensive, high-quality allure when megacap tech stocks became so profitable, defensive, and stable.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Chevron, which holds the largest share in the Gorgon gas project, says that Australia needs "stable business settings" to ensure future investments across all industries.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

He mashed his forehead to the bars, scanning the stable.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

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