1. the quality or state of being unstable; lack of stability or firmness
Usage: plural of instability
2. instances of political, economic, or social disorder or unrest
3. conditions of physical or structural weakness or unreliability
Usage: technical

Examples

• The region has experienced political instabilities for decades.
• Economic instabilities led to widespread unemployment.
• The building showed structural instabilities after the earthquake.
• Market instabilities caused investors to panic.
• The patient’s emotional instabilities required careful monitoring.
• Weather instabilities made flying conditions dangerous.
• The government struggled to address social instabilities in the country.