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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By collecting data over extended periods, the team improved both the signal-to-noise and contrast-to-noise ratios, showing that the system could maintain stable performance despite natural fluctuations in sunlight.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

"The situation in the passenger terminals is calm. Sheremetyevo Airport is providing stable passenger and aircraft services," airport authorities said.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Households in 2025 report, which showed a stable but softening labor market.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

A Beijing foreign ministry readout said Xi and Trump had agreed "on a new vision" for building stable, constructive China-US relations over the next three years.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

He had, however, bolted the stable door; and by the time they had forced it open there was no sign of him.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

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