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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.”

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Lacking stability or equal proportion; not balanced.

"The diet was criticized for being unbalanced, heavy on carbs and light on protein."

Mentally unstable or irrational.

"The defense argued the suspect was emotionally unbalanced at the time."

Favoring one side unfairly; biased.

"Critics called the news coverage unbalanced and one-sided."

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

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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more unbalanced comparative, most unbalanced superlative

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Rhymes for unbalanced

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Frequently asked questions

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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