unbalanced
/ʌnˈbælənst/
verb
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.