What does "imbalance" mean?

The property of not being in balance.

What is a synonym for "imbalance"?

Common synonyms include: disproportion, anamorphism, anamorphosis, asymmetry, asymmetry, bias.

noun

noun ·3 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Noun

1
The property of not being in balance. uncountable, usually
"The growing imbalances between the rich and poor first lead to more crime."
2
lack of proportion; imbalance among the parts of something wordnet
3
a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium wordnet

"The trade imbalance between two nations should be improved."

From im- + balance.