unbalanced

/ʌnˈbælənst/
verb
  1. To cause something to become unsteady or to lose its balance.
    • A sudden gust of wind unbalanced the cyclist.
    • The extra weight on one side unbalanced the cart.
    • He unbalanced the seesaw by jumping off suddenly.
  2. To make something unfair or unequal.
    • Adding too many players to one team will unbalance the game.
    • The new tax law could unbalance the state budget.
    • The sudden investment unbalanced the company's finances.
  3. To disturb someone's mental or emotional stability.
    • The shocking news unbalanced him for a moment.
    • Lack of sleep can unbalance even the calmest person.
    • The constant criticism unbalanced her confidence.
adjective
  1. Not having equal weight or force on each side; not stable or steady.
    • The gymnast felt unbalanced on the beam and nearly slipped.
    • An unbalanced load in the washing machine makes it shake loudly.
    • The stack of books was unbalanced and fell over.
  2. Not fair or equal; giving too much importance to one side or group.
    • The judge said the contract was unbalanced and favored the company too much.
    • The news report was unbalanced because it only interviewed one side.
    • An unbalanced diet can lead to health problems.
  3. Mentally or emotionally unstable; not able to think clearly or calmly.
    • After the accident, he seemed emotionally unbalanced for a few weeks.
    • Stress can make anyone feel unbalanced and overwhelmed.
    • The character in the movie was portrayed as dangerously unbalanced.