Pronunciation: /ɔf ˈbæləns/
noun a condition of being unsteady or unstable
A1 I felt off balance when I tried to ride the bike for the first time.
A2 The dancer stumbled and looked off balance during the performance.
B1 The sudden gust of wind threw me off balance while I was walking.
B2 The boxer's opponent managed to knock him off balance with a swift punch.
C1 The unexpected news left her emotionally off balance for weeks.
C2 The company's financial troubles have put them off balance in the market.
adjective referring to a state of being unsteady or unstable
A1 I felt off balance when I tried to ride a bike for the first time.
A2 The unexpected news left her feeling off balance.
B1 The new employee seemed a bit off balance during the training session.
B2 The sudden change in leadership left the team off balance.
C1 The complex financial situation left the company off balance for months.
C2 The political scandal threw the entire nation off balance.
formal The gymnast was off balance during her routine and stumbled slightly.
informal I tripped over a rock and was totally off balance for a second.
slang I was so off balance after that rollercoaster ride, I felt like I was going to fall over.
figurative After receiving the bad news, she felt emotionally off balance and couldn't think clearly.
off balanced
off balances
more off balance
most off balance
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will be off balance
have been off balance
is off balancing
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