Unbalanced

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈbælənst/

Definitions of unbalanced

noun a state of being unbalanced

Example Sentences

A1 The unbalanced caused the shelf to tip over.

A2 She felt unbalanced after spinning around in circles.

B1 The unbalanced of power between the two countries led to tension.

B2 The unbalanced distribution of resources created social unrest.

C1 The unbalanced economic policies resulted in a recession.

C2 The unbalanced relationship between the two partners eventually led to a breakup.

adjective not balanced or in equilibrium; not evenly distributed

Example Sentences

A1 The table was unbalanced and wobbled when I put my drink on it.

A2 She felt unbalanced after spinning around in circles.

B1 The team's performance was unbalanced due to one player's lack of skill.

B2 The budget proposal was deemed unbalanced by the finance committee.

C1 The unbalanced distribution of resources led to tension among the employees.

C2 The unbalanced power dynamics within the organization caused unrest among the staff.

Examples of unbalanced in a Sentence

formal The chemical reaction was unbalanced due to an excess of reactants.

informal Her workload is totally unbalanced right now, she's overwhelmed.

slang The team's performance was so unbalanced, it was embarrassing.

figurative His emotions were unbalanced after the breakup, he couldn't think clearly.

Grammatical Forms of unbalanced

past tense

unbalanced

plural

unbalanced

comparative

more unbalanced

superlative

most unbalanced

present tense

unbalance

future tense

will unbalance

perfect tense

has unbalanced

continuous tense

is unbalancing

singular

unbalanced

positive degree

unbalanced

infinitive

to unbalance

gerund

unbalancing

participle

unbalanced

Origin and Evolution of unbalanced

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'unbalanced' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'balanced' which comes from the Old French word 'balancier' meaning 'to swing or sway'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe physical objects not in equilibrium, the word 'unbalanced' has evolved to also describe mental states, financial situations, and other abstract concepts that lack stability or proportion.