Definitions

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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Under these conditions, conventional materials settle into a single, stable low energy state.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Seeing as they’re comparatively easier to scale and relatively stable, the technology might seem ready for commercialization today.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Supporting factors are declining loan provisions, stable current account savings account deposits, and a recovering net interest margin, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

"Since then, he has undergone another operation, and thanks to the professional efforts of the emergency responders and later the hospital staff, his condition is now stable," Midtjylland added.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Their new floe was smaller and less stable.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong

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