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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In an interview soon after, he said the transformation of Saudi Arabia required a stable region—including economic development in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

But the AI boom has made their old advice of picking a safe major and pursuing a stable career feel a lot less certain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

He did describe the situation on the frontline as "stable", with small territorial gains in places and losses elsewhere, and suggested the threat of a major Russian breakthrough had receded.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“Larger companies tend to be more stable over time,” though there can be trade-offs, Challenger said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 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

stable

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