unbalanced

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈbælənst/
US: /ʌnˈbælənst/

  1. Not in a stable position; likely to fall.

    1. The chair is unbalanced and might tip over if you lean back too far.
    2. The ladder felt unbalanced on the uneven ground, so I asked someone to hold it steady.

  2. Not having the different parts or aspects in equal or correct proportions.

    1. The diet was unbalanced and lacked essential vitamins.
    2. The company's unbalanced focus on short-term profits led to neglect of long-term investments.

  3. Mentally or emotionally disturbed.

    1. His unbalanced behavior worried his family and friends.
    2. The stress of the situation caused him to become unbalanced and make irrational decisions.

Synonyms

unsteady unhinged lopsided deranged uneven

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unbalanced" in English means: Not in a stable position; likely to fall., Not having the different parts or aspects in equal or correct proportions., Mentally or emotionally disturbed..

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

Synonyms for "unbalanced": unsteady, unhinged, lopsided, deranged, uneven.

Example usage of "unbalanced": "The chair is unbalanced and might tip over if you lean back too far.". More examples on the page.