noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The property of not being in balance. uncountable, usually

   "The growing imbalances between the rich and poor first lead to more crime."

2. 2
   lack of proportion; imbalance among the parts of something wordnet
3. 3
   a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

asymmetryanamorphismanamorphosisbucklecontortioncontrariety

Antonyms

All antonyms

balanceequilibrium

Example

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

Etymology

From im- + balance.

Related phrases

chemical imbalanceenergy imbalancelinguistic imbalance

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