Pronunciation: /ɪmˈbæləns/
noun a condition in which different elements are not equal or in the correct proportions
A1 There is an imbalance in the number of boys and girls in the class.
A2 The doctor said my diet was causing an imbalance in my body.
B1 The company is facing financial imbalances due to poor management.
B2 The political unrest has created an imbalance in the region's economy.
C1 The trade agreement aims to address the imbalance in import and export rates.
C2 The imbalance of power between the two countries has led to tensions in the region.
verb not applicable
A1 The teacher explained how to balance the equation, but I still struggle with it.
A2 She tried to balance her work and personal life, but there was always an imbalance.
B1 The company is trying to address the imbalance in gender representation in upper management.
B2 The new policies aim to prevent any imbalance in access to educational resources.
C1 The government is implementing measures to correct the imbalance in wealth distribution.
C2 The CEO was criticized for allegedly using his power to imbalance the competition in the market.
adjective not applicable
A1 There is an imbalance in the distribution of toys in the classroom.
A2 The team's performance suffered due to an imbalance in skills among the players.
B1 The company is facing financial difficulties due to an imbalance in revenue and expenses.
B2 The trade agreement aims to address the imbalance in trade between the two countries.
C1 The government is working to correct the imbalance in healthcare access in rural areas.
C2 The economist's report highlighted the imbalance in wealth distribution in the country.
adverb not applicable
A1 She walked with an imbalance and almost fell over.
A2 The team's performance was affected by the imbalance in skill levels.
B1 The company's budget showed an imbalance between revenue and expenses.
B2 The political unrest in the region created an imbalance in power dynamics.
C1 The imbalance of wealth distribution in the country led to social unrest.
C2 The imbalance of trade between the two countries was a major point of contention in the negotiations.
pronoun not applicable
A1 There is an imbalance in the number of boys and girls in the class.
A2 The imbalance of power between the two countries led to tension.
B1 The imbalance in the distribution of wealth is a major issue in society.
B2 The economic imbalance between the rich and the poor is widening.
C1 The imbalance in the ecosystem is causing a decline in biodiversity.
C2 Addressing the imbalance in global trade requires cooperation among nations.
preposition not applicable
A1 The seesaw is tilted because of the imbalance of weight on each side.
A2 The team lost the game due to the imbalance in skill levels between the players.
B1 The company is facing financial difficulties as a result of the imbalance in revenue and expenses.
B2 The political unrest in the country is caused by the imbalance of power among different factions.
C1 The global economy is at risk of collapse due to the imbalance in trade between countries.
C2 The environmental crisis we are facing is a direct result of the imbalance in natural resources and human consumption.
conjunction not applicable
A1 There was an imbalance in the number of boys and girls in the class.
A2 The team struggled to win the game due to an imbalance in their strategies.
B1 The company experienced financial problems because of an imbalance in their budget.
B2 The political unrest in the country was caused by an imbalance of power among different groups.
C1 The ecosystem was disrupted by an imbalance in the predator-prey relationship.
C2 The global economy faced a major crisis due to an imbalance in trade between countries.
interjection not applicable
A1 Imbalance! I dropped my pencil.
A2 Imbalance! The table is wobbling.
B1 Imbalance! The budget is not adding up.
B2 Imbalance! The power dynamics in the team are causing issues.
C1 Imbalance! The distribution of resources needs to be addressed.
C2 Imbalance! The trade deficit is becoming a major concern.
article not applicable
A1 There is an imbalance in the number of boys and girls in the class.
A2 The doctor said my diet was causing an imbalance in my body.
B1 The company is facing financial imbalances due to poor management.
B2 The trade imbalance between the two countries is causing tension.
C1 The political imbalance in the region is leading to unrest.
C2 The imbalance of power between the two nations is a cause for concern.
formal The imbalance of power between the two nations led to strained diplomatic relations.
informal There's definitely an imbalance in the amount of work each team member is doing.
slang The imbalance in the team's skill levels is really throwing off our game.
figurative Her constant need for validation stems from an internal imbalance of self-worth.
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