Synonyms for

Unbalanced

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

Definition

not even or equal; not steady or stable

Synonyms & similar words

demented balance derange brainsick disturbed unbalance balanced mad imbalanced unhinged sick crazy unstable unequal uneven wobbly shaky crooked lopsided one-sided biased irregular unequitable disproportionate unsteady inconsistent unlevel unevenly unequally off-balance

Synonyms by register

Formal

disproportionate uneven asymmetrical incongruous

Informal

off-kilter wonky out of whack lopsided

Literary

discordant jarring askew

Antonyms

balanced stable even symmetrical proportionate poised equitable

Common collocations

  • unbalanced diet
  • unbalanced forces
  • unbalanced scale
  • unbalanced argument
  • unbalanced mind
  • unbalanced load
  • unbalanced equation

Word family

noun imbalance
adjective unbalanced

Usage note

Often used to describe a lack of equilibrium in various contexts, from physical objects to abstract concepts like diets or arguments. Can sometimes imply a negative or unstable state.

Example sentences

  1. The unbalanced seesaw didn't work properly.
  2. The unbalanced load made the truck hard to steer.
  3. The unbalanced diet caused health problems.
  4. The unbalanced equation was hard to solve.
  5. The unbalanced budget caused problems for the company.

Quotes

  • 'The world is a fine place and worth the fighting for and I hate very much to leave it,' spoke Robert Jordan. 'The world is a fine place and worth the fighting for and I hate very much to leave it.'
  • The balance of power is the scale of peace.
  • Success is like reaching an important birthday and finding you're exactly the same.

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