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Not firmly fixed and likely to wobble or fall
“Gladys looked back and saw the unstable bridge sway for a moment, then settle precariously.”
Likely to change suddenly or regularly
“At the same time, the incomes they do have are far more unstable than they were a few decades ago.”
Prone to psychiatric problems or sudden changes of mood
“A hitman is assigned to kidnap the mentally unstable younger brother of a powerful district attorney.”
Behaving in a foolish or silly way
“And since I, as the human leader, was acting unstable, he simply took over the pack.”
Feeling, or having a propensity to feel, insecure, anxious, or overly emotional
“I cringe at the power imbalance within the relationship, as well as the withholding and intermittent reinforcement which keep her feeling unstable and insecure, always seeking his approval.”
Rickety in structure and easily damaged
Dangerous or full of peril
Potentially violent or dangerous, especially of a situation
Of or pertaining to the near or immediate future
Frail, sickly, or of a delicate constitution
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion
Describing land that is wet like a swamp
Fissiparous or divisive
Having lost one's direction
Easily set afire
Undecided or unsure of how to act
Readily, or easily, reacting to stimuli or changes
Having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger
Somewhat ill or not fully physically healthy
Of, containing, or using undetonated explosive
Disloyal, especially to a spouse or partner
Having a form or edge that smoothly curves in and out
Lacking in veracity, accuracy or truth
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