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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Its economic slowdown means that it needs more foreign investment and trade, which require stable ties.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The global energy landscape is shifting rapidly, upended by an end to predictable market access and a largely stable geopolitical backdrop that had dominated for much of the last decade.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

“We are now more stable, more resilient and more clearly positioned strategically,” the company said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The researchers examined ancient DNA, stable oxygen and strontium isotopes, and skeletal remains from the burials.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

“We just have a few routine tests to run. To make sure the infant is in a stable condition.”

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day

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