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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He told reporters after a workout at his stable on Wednesday that becoming the first European-born grand master in sumo history was now the only thing on his mind.

From Barron's

But on Wednesday, his administration will attempt the closest it has come to traditional alliance diplomacy, leading a meeting of more than 50 countries on ensuring a stable supply of critical minerals.

From Barron's

Corporate earnings are growing, and profit margins are stable and often expanding—and that usually presages higher stock prices.

From Barron's

The firm expects imports from Russia to stay stable throughout the first quarter and early second quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal

“If inventory remains stable or improves … house price growth will remain in check and support more sales activity than in recent years.”

From MarketWatch

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