Instability
Instability noun - The quality or state of not being firmly fixed in position.
Problem and instability are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Problem" instead a noun "Instability".
Nearby Word: instance
Problem
Problem noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.
Instability and problem are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Instability" instead a noun "Problem".
Nearby Words: problematic, problematical
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| emotional | emotional instability | emotional problem |
| old | old instability | old problem |
| particular | particular instability | particular problem |
| similar | similar instability | similar problem |
| Other adjectives: certain, current, initial, obvious, severe, massive, large, serious, huge, potential, social, inherent, major, mental, psychological, general, possible, greater, growing, chronic. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- But he's extremely loyal to Joe and is always there to explain, defend, and/or apologize for his actions, especially when Joe's mental instability becomes a problem.
- His Freudian Excuse — being raised by Abusive Parents who neglected to address his clear hoarding problem and mental instability — doesn't even begin to explain or justify the lengths he goes to.
Source: Literature / Lincoln Rhyme - While he did avoid that problem, the instability of the matter bridge, coupled with the fact that they couldn't turned it off, threatened to drain all the heat from the planet, and McKay has to save the day.
Cite this Source
Problem and Instability. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/instability/problem
Instability & Problem. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/instability/problem>.
Problem or Instability. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/instability/problem.
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