unbalanced

[uhn-bal-uhnst] / ʌnˈbæl ənst /

ADJECTIVE

not even, stable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

irregular lopsided top-heavy unequal uneven unstable unsteady wobbly

WEAK

asymmetric asymmetrical disproportionate not balanced off-balance shaky treacherous unsymmetrical

Antonyms

STRONGEST

balanced even level smooth stable steady

WEAK

fair just sane sound well

ADJECTIVE

crazy; mentally disturbed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deranged erratic irrational unhinged unsound unstable

STRONG

touched troubled unscrewed

WEAK

batty daft demented eccentric flaky freaky insane kinky kooky lunatic mad nobody home non compos mentis not all there nutty out to lunch psychotic unglued

Antonyms

STRONGEST

sane sound stable steady strong

WEAK

balanced even fair just well

Example Sentences

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While metals are essential for normal brain function, problems can arise when their levels become unbalanced.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

When their unbalanced lineup of basically three similar point guards have an off night, like against the Celtics, they’re lost.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

But there is no serious dispute about its scale or how far it has unbalanced the markets.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

The UGT also complains that formal talks between unions, government and business were "unbalanced, restrictive and detrimental to workers".

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

With the unbalanced passion of the young, I hated her for showing her ignorance to Mrs. Flowers.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou

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