imbalance
word
Definition
A lack of balance between two or more things; a situation where things are not equal, even, or fair.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal and neutral contexts about physical, economic, social, or emotional situations. Common phrases: 'hormonal imbalance', 'power imbalance', 'trade imbalance'. Do not confuse with 'unbalance' (rare, mostly technical use).
Spanish: desequilibrioPortuguese (BR): desequilíbrioPortuguese (PT): desequilíbrioChinese (Simplified): 失衡Chinese (Traditional): 失衡Hindi: असंतुलनArabic: اختلال التوازنBengali: অসামঞ্জস্য - ভারসাম্যহীনতাRussian: дисбаланс - несоответствиеJapanese: 不均衡 - バランスの崩れVietnamese: sự mất cân bằngKorean: 불균형Turkish: dengesizlikUrdu: عدم توازنIndonesian: ketidakseimbangan
Example Sentences
There’s a real imbalance of power between the two groups.
natural
Even a small imbalance in the system can cause problems over time.
natural
There is an imbalance between work and rest.
basic
The report shows an imbalance in the budget.
basic
An imbalance in your diet can make you sick.
basic
She’s trying to fix the imbalance in her life by spending more time with family.
natural