Opposite of comparative for not likely to give way or overturn
“He explains that because of the unstable ground on the river flats, holes dug for the foundations kept caving in.”
Opposite of comparative for firmly fixed to a surface so as to be immobilized
“I check that all is secure and stow away anything still movable in the garden.”
(of an object or structure) Opposite of comparative for able to withstand stress without sustaining structural damage
“Small material should be bedded between the walling stones, for, otherwise, even with good stones, the contact areas may be so small that the pack wall is weak and unstable.”
Opposite of comparative for lasting and not likely to experience any sudden changes or failure
“House price to income ratios are higher than they otherwise would be and the housing market is unstable and prone to inefficient overshooting.”
Opposite of comparative for having a calm personality
“He is unbalanced, and that mental instability makes him a danger to himself and to others.”
(of a patient or their medical condition) Opposite of comparative for not deteriorating in health after an injury or operation
“Dr. Clark was admitted to the medical center in a deteriorating condition, and in the opinion of consulting physicians, made death appear imminent within days.”
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