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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Moreover, MacArthur says that the company has favorable mine life and operates in stable jurisdictions.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the end, Norriss mainly stuck with his stable of old clients, but also added a British and Australian clothing company to reduce his dependency on U.S. customers.

From The Wall Street Journal

We define quality companies as those with high, stable returns, and low debt.

From Barron's

They were all reported to be in a stable condition.

From BBC

Though bonds rallied this year, Treasury yields have remained relatively stable since the Fed began cutting last year, pressuring businesses that need to borrow and keeping mortgage rates far above prepandemic levels.

From The Wall Street Journal

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