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unstable

/ʌnˈsteɪ.bəl/ adjective B2
  1. Not stable. · unstable foundation· The structure is too unstable to stand safely.
  2. Having a strong tendency to change.
  3. Fluctuating; not constant. · politically unstable· The political situation remains unstable.
  4. Fickle. (figuratively)
  5. Unpredictable. (figuratively)
  6. Readily decomposable. · chemically unstable
  7. Radioactive, especially with a short half-life.
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