unbalance

verb
UK: /ʌnˈbæl.əns/
US: /ʌnˈbæl.əns/

  1. To make something unstable or not even.

    1. The heavy box can unbalance the cart if placed incorrectly.
    2. His sudden decision to quit could unbalance the team's dynamics significantly.

  2. To disturb the mental or emotional stability of someone.

    1. The bad news could unbalance her, so be gentle when you tell her.
    2. The constant pressure at work began to unbalance his mental state over time.

Synonyms

destabilize disrupt upset
unbalance noun

  1. The state of being unsteady or not balanced.

    1. There was an unbalance, and he fell from the bike.
    2. The market correction revealed an unbalance in investment portfolios.

  2. A lack of emotional or mental stability.

    1. An unbalance in her life led to stress and sleepless nights.
    2. The therapist addressed the hormonal unbalance contributing to her mood swings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unbalance" in English means: To make something unstable or not even., To disturb the mental or emotional stability of someone..

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

Synonyms for "unbalance": destabilize, disrupt, upset.

Example usage of "unbalance": "The heavy box can unbalance the cart if placed incorrectly.". More examples on the page.