unballasted
/ʌnˈbæləstɪd/
adjective
- Not having ballast; lacking weight or stability, especially of a ship, vehicle, or structure.
- The unballasted crane tipped over in the strong wind.
- An unballasted hot air balloon is difficult to control.
- The unballasted ship rocked dangerously in the storm.
- Figuratively, lacking stability, balance, or steadying influence.
- She felt unballasted after moving to a new city without friends or family.
- The unballasted economy was vulnerable to sudden shocks.
- His unballasted emotions led to rash decisions.