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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
Requiring great skill or finesse in handling or treatment
Frail, sickly, or of a delicate constitution
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion
Having lost one's direction
Undecided or unsure of how to act
Dishonest, insincere, and full of deceit
Readily, or easily, reacting to stimuli or changes
Somewhat ill or not fully physically healthy
Of, containing, or using undetonated explosive
Unfounded or nonsensical
Easily set on fire
Tending to divide, cause discord, or fragment
Lacking in veracity, accuracy or truth
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