1. excessive stability that prevents necessary change or adaptation
Usage: technical
2. the tendency of an aircraft or projectile to return too quickly to its original position after disturbance
Usage: aeronautics; technical

Examples

• The company’s overstability made it difficult to respond to market changes.
• Political overstability can prevent necessary reforms from taking place.
• The aircraft’s overstability caused uncomfortable oscillations during flight.
• Engineers worked to reduce the missile’s overstability for better accuracy.
• Economic overstability may seem desirable but can hinder growth.
• The pilot reported issues with the plane’s overstability in turbulent conditions.