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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To test the idea, the team built a device for three photons using highly stable optical quantum circuits.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

After Makary’s departure, John Crowley, president and chief executive of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization trade association, said: “What we need now is strong, stable and science-driven leadership at the FDA.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Businesses can adapt to higher fuel costs if those costs remain stable and predictable.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

The airport's chief executive Thomas Woldbye said: "While we have seen some short‑term disruption linked to the Middle East conflict, demand for travel remains strong with current fuel supplies stable."

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Officer Winya slid open the stable door, and a sour whiff of hay billowed out of the dusty building.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

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