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unbalanced

Unbalanced (adj) means lacking stability or equal proportion; not balanced. Example: “The diet was criticized for being unbalanced, heavy on carbs and light on protein.”

adj
1
Lacking stability or equal proportion; not balanced.
"The diet was criticized for being unbalanced, heavy on carbs and light on protein."
2
Mentally unstable or irrational.
"The defense argued the suspect was emotionally unbalanced at the time."
3
Favoring one side unfairly; biased.
"Critics called the news coverage unbalanced and one-sided."

How to use unbalanced

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOut of balance — whether that means an uneven diet, an unstable mind, or biased reporting.

Common pairings
unbalanced diet mentally unbalanced unbalanced coverage

Word forms

more unbalanced comparative, most unbalanced superlative

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What does “unbalanced” mean?

The word “unbalanced” means lacking stability or equal proportion; not balanced. In plain terms, out of balance — whether that means an uneven diet, an unstable mind, or biased reporting.

How do you use “unbalanced” in a sentence?

Here is “unbalanced” used in a sentence: “The diet was criticized for being unbalanced, heavy on carbs and light on protein.”

What part of speech is “unbalanced”?

“Unbalanced” is an adjective.

Is “unbalanced” a common word?

“Unbalanced” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “unbalanced” have?

“Unbalanced” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: lacking stability or equal proportion; not balanced.

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