imbalance (ɪmˈbæləns
)
Definitions
noun
- a lack of balance, as in emphasis, proportion, etc ⇒
the political imbalance of the programme
Synonyms
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unevenness,
bias,
inequality,
unfairness,
partiality,
disproportion,
lopsidedness,
top-heaviness,
lack of proportion
Usage examples
After temporary imbalance , the balance is restored by famine, epidemic, drastic climatic change.
, The Complete Stories Volume 2 (1995)A slight imbalance in the sex ratio was increased by a further small imbalance in follow up.
British Medical Journal (2002)Secondly, a sensor that should have detected the imbalance failed to shut off the flow.
canada.com (2004)The car fails on rear brake imbalance , a test many reputable garages cannot replicate.
Belfast Telegraph (2004)This takes the pressure off the nerve endings in your heels and prevents imbalance in pressure.
, The Complete System of Chinese Self-Healing (1989)