The difference between Unsafe and Unstable

When used as adjectives, unsafe means not safe, whereas unstable means having a strong tendency to change.


Unstable is also verb with the meaning: to release (an animal) from a stable.

check bellow for the other definitions of Unsafe and Unstable

  1. Unsafe as an adjective:

    Not safe; dangerous.

  1. Unstable as an adjective:

    Having a strong tendency to change.

  2. Unstable as an adjective:

    Fluctuating; not constant.

  3. Unstable as an adjective:

    Fickle.

  4. Unstable as an adjective:

    Unpredictable.

  5. Unstable as an adjective (chemistry):

    Readily decomposable.

  6. Unstable as an adjective (physics):

    Radioactive, especially with a short half-life.

  1. Unstable as a verb (transitive):

    To release (an animal) from a stable.