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unstably Synonyms
Another word for unstably
Choosing another word for unstably depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In an unstable or unsteady manner; without firm balance or physical support.
Usage Example
"The heavy stack of textbooks tottered unsteadily on the edge of the narrow desk."
Strongest
unsteadily
precariously
Strong
shakily
insecurely
wobbly
• adverb (Context 2)
In an unpredictable, volatile, or fluctuating way; with a tendency to change or fail suddenly.
Usage Example
"The experimental software behaved erratically whenever too many applications were running at once."
Strongest
erratically
Strong
unpredictably
inconsistently
fitfully
irregularly
Opposites of unstably
The opposite of unstably shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
stably
steadily
consistently
firmly
reliably
securely
predictably
constantly
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unstably. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unstably