imbalance

noun
UK: /ɪmˈbæl.əns/
US: /ɪmˈbæl.əns/

  1. A situation in which different things do not exist in equal or correct amounts.

    1. There is an imbalance of power here.
    2. The tax cuts created an economic imbalance, favoring the wealthy more.

  2. A condition in which someone is not steady, often because of a medical condition.

    1. He felt an imbalance and almost fell.
    2. Inner ear infections can lead to an imbalance affecting your movements.

Synonyms

disparity instability inequality
imbalance verb

  1. To put something in an unequal or unsteady state.

    1. The weight imbalance will cause it to tip.
    2. The new policy could imbalance the market, leading to instability.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "imbalance" in English means: A situation in which different things do not exist in equal or correct amounts., A condition in which someone is not steady, often because of a medical condition..

The phonetic transcription of "imbalance" is /ɪmˈbæl.əns/ in British English and /ɪmˈbæl.əns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "imbalance": disparity, instability, inequality.

Example usage of "imbalance": "There is an imbalance of power here.". More examples on the page.