unballasted

/ʌnˈbæləstɪd/
adjective
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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