unbalanced
word · lemma: unbalance
Definition
Not balanced; lacking balance or stability, either physically, mentally, or in proportion.
Usage & Nuances
Used for physical objects ('an unbalanced wheel'), as well as mental/emotional states ('unbalanced person') or abstract things ('unbalanced diet'). Slightly formal for people; can be negative if referring to mental state. Not the same as 'imbalanced', which more often refers to systems.
Example Sentences
The chair is unbalanced and wobbles when I sit on it.
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He has an unbalanced diet, eating only junk food.
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The washing machine is making noise because it's unbalanced.
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After the argument, Jane seemed a bit unbalanced for the rest of the day.
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The team’s schedule is totally unbalanced—they have too many games in one week.
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If you keep stacking books like that, the pile will get unbalanced and fall over.
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