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    unstable

    US /ʌnˈstebəl/

    ・

    UK /ʌnˈsteɪbl/

    B1
    adj.Adjective(Of a chair, etc.) likely to move, fall etc.
    That vase looks terribly unstable on that wobbly shelf
    adj.AdjectiveTending to overreact emotionally; not balanced
    She has always been emotionally unstable

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    The Greatest Innovations In Formula One

    12:00The Greatest Innovations In Formula One
    • and the centre of gravity of the cars was high, making the cars incredibly unstable in turns and susceptible to roll-overs.

      and the centre of gravity of the cars was high, making the cars incredibly unstable in turns and susceptible to roll-overs.

    • cars incredible unstable in turns and susceptible to roll overs....

      cars incredible unstable in turns and susceptible to roll overs....

    B1

    What is clear-air turbulence and how was SQ321 affected?

    03:48What is clear-air turbulence and how was SQ321 affected?
    • And this can be caused by many factors, but is most often caused by unstable weather patterns that trigger storms.

      And this can be caused by many factors, but is most often caused by unstable weather patterns that trigger storms.

    • but is most often caused by unstable weather patterns that trigger storms

      but is most often caused by unstable weather patterns that trigger storms

    B2

    The Science Behind the Massive Turkey-Syria Earthquakes | WSJ

    05:28The Science Behind the Massive Turkey-Syria Earthquakes | WSJ
    • The USGS has called the area "tectonically active and unstable".

      The USGS has called the area "tectonically active and unstable".

    B2

    How Working For Google, Amazon, And Microsoft Lost 'Dream Job' Status

    12:13How Working For Google, Amazon, And Microsoft Lost 'Dream Job' Status
    • And that makes them feel unstable.

      And that makes them feel unstable.

    B1

    Borderline Personality Disorder

    05:18Borderline Personality Disorder
    • He experiences intense and unstable emotions.

      He experiences intense and unstable emotions.

    • All of this leads to unstable relationships.

      All of this leads to unstable relationships.

    B2

    The Vajont Dam Disaster | A Short Documentary | Fascinating Horror

    09:28The Vajont Dam Disaster | A Short Documentary | Fascinating Horror
    • Independent experts were brought in to conduct assessments, and warned that the whole mountainside was unstable.

      Independent experts were brought in to conduct assessments, and warned that the whole mountainside was unstable.

    • Independent experts were brought in to conduct assessments, and warned that the whole mountainside was unstable.

      Independent experts were brought in to conduct assessments, and warned that the whole mountainside was unstable.

    B1

    This Is What Will Happen in the Next 100 Trillion Years

    08:29This Is What Will Happen in the Next 100 Trillion Years
    • In 3.3 billion years, there is a 1% chance that Mercury's orbit will become unstable, which will cause it to collide with Venus.

      In 3.3 billion years, there is a 1% chance that Mercury's orbit will become unstable, which will cause it to collide with Venus.

    • In 3.3 billion years, there is a 1% chance that Mercury's orbit will become unstable, which will cause it to collide with Venus, obliterating both planets and throwing the inner solar system into chaos.

      In 3.3 billion years, there is a 1% chance that Mercury's orbit will become unstable, which will cause it to collide with Venus, obliterating both planets and throwing the inner solar system into chaos.

    B1

    8 Signs You're With The Wrong Friends

    04:398 Signs You're With The Wrong Friends
    • Unhealthy friendships usually feel unstable, like they could collapse at any moment.

      Unhealthy friendships usually feel unstable, like they could collapse at any moment.

    • Unhealthy friendships usually feel unstable, like they could collapse at any moment.

      Unhealthy friendships usually feel unstable, like they could collapse at any moment.

    B1

    How can smart tech tackle climate change? CrowdScience - BBC World Service

    37:31How can smart tech tackle climate change? CrowdScience - BBC World Service
    • That means we are eventually destined to an unstable climate  and future.

      That means we are eventually destined to an unstable climate  and future.

    • That means we are eventually destined to an unstable climate in the future.

      That means we are eventually destined to an unstable climate in the future.

    B1

    How To Fix Back Pain (7 Science Backed Steps)

    18:40How To Fix Back Pain (7 Science Backed Steps)
    • The bouncing weight creates an unstable environment, which activates small muscles deep next to our spine that sense the smallest positional changes of the vertebral bones, meaning this can enhance your body's awareness of position and movement, also known as proprioception.

      The bouncing weight creates an unstable environment, which activates small muscles deep next to our spine that sense the smallest positional changes of the vertebral bones, meaning this can enhance your body's awareness of position and movement, also known as proprioception.

    • The bouncing weight creates an unstable environment, which activates small muscles deep next to our spine that sense the smallest positional changes of the vertebral bones, meaning this drill can enhance your body's awareness of position and movement, also known as proprioception.

      The bouncing weight creates an unstable environment, which activates small muscles deep next to our spine that sense the smallest positional changes of the vertebral bones, meaning this drill can enhance your body's awareness of position and movement, also known as proprioception.

    B1