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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Newcomers on the program are rare and would have an easier time gaining audience acceptance if they were joining a stable operation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The U.S. needs new tools and creative applications of existing ones to address the predictable needs of consumers and businesses: stable prices and fair market access.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

India imports nearly 90% of its oil, and state-run fuel retailers have been forced to raise pump prices after keeping them relatively stable for four years, as crude prices jumped by 50%.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“We cannot afford to depend on others for the technologies that keep our hospitals running, our energy grids stable and our services secure,” European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“Wait, Frank! This floor is not stable, and underneath...well, I’m not sure what's underneath. I need to scout a safe path.”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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