Synonyms for

Imbalance

Verb / ɪˈmbælʌns / Another word for imbalance — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Lack of balance or equality; disproportion.

Synonyms & similar words

asymmetry unbalance instability balance symmetry dissymmetry inequality disparity unevenness disproportion lopsidedness instability unsteadiness unease inequity unfairness bias prejudice injustice partiality favoritism discrimination disadvantage unbalance

Synonyms by register

Formal

disparity inequality asymmetry discord

Informal

unevenness lopsidedness off-kilter

Literary

disharmony unbalance

Antonyms

balance equilibrium stability harmony proportion symmetry

Common collocations

  • economic imbalance
  • hormonal imbalance
  • power imbalance
  • imbalance of power
  • slight imbalance
  • serious imbalance
  • correct an imbalance

Word family

noun imbalance
verb unbalance
adjective unbalanced
adverb unbalancedly

Usage note

Often used in contexts related to economics, health, or power dynamics. Be careful not to confuse with 'unbalanced' when referring to a person's mental state.

Example sentences

  1. The imbalance of sugar and salt in the recipe ruined the dish.
  2. There was an imbalance of boys and girls in the class.
  3. The imbalance of wealth in the country made it difficult for some people to survive.
  4. The imbalance of power between the two teams made the game unfair.
  5. The imbalance of nutrients in the soil was affecting the growth of the plants.

Quotes

  • There is no moral equivalency between these two sides, no matter how much the president wants to create an imbalance.
  • The imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.
  • The imbalance makes it hard to sustain the sort of growth that has transformed China into a global powerhouse.

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