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unstabilized

/ˌʌnˈsteɪ.bə.laɪzd/
(UK: unstabilised)
un · sta · bi · lized
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unstabilized Lexical Profile

unstabilized Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not made stable, firm, or steady; lacking physical, mechanical, or systemic stabilization.

Example

"The documentary footage looked shaky because it was filmed with an unstabilized handheld camera."

2

Not treated with a chemical stabilizer or physical process to prevent degradation, decomposition, or unwanted reactions (of a material, soil, or chemical compound).

Example

"Unstabilized chlorine in outdoor swimming pools breaks down rapidly when exposed to direct sunlight."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'unstable' describes an inherent tendency to fluctuate, collapse, or change unpredictably, 'unstabilized' specifically indicates that a substance, system, or structure has not undergone a process or treatment to make it stable.

• Nearby Words

unspotted
unsprayed
unspun
unstabilized
unstable
unstably
unstack

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unstabilized. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unstabilized
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