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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At the same time, areas of higher pressure over eastern Europe and Scandinavia may intermittently push westwards, encouraging colder and more stable air to edge into eastern parts of the UK.

From BBC

“I will return to Iran. I am uniquely positioned to ensure a stable transition,” Pahlavi said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Their pay was rarely stable, and they faced periodic layoffs and wage cuts.

From Los Angeles Times

“These were partly mitigated by declines in retail goods and utilities prices, alongside manageable and relatively stable inflation across accommodation and food items,” DBS said.

From The Wall Street Journal

He is instead fashioning himself after cable pioneer John Malone, who built a stable of connectivity and sports assets including Formula One, Sirius XM and Live Nation.

From The Wall Street Journal

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