What does imbalance mean?
Imbalance means The property of not being in balance..
Imbalance
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The property of not being in balance..
Example Sentences
The growing imbalances between the rich and poor first lead to more crime.
Ross Barkley, a second-half substitute, almost marked his debut with a goal but by that stage England were playing at half-pace. A team can do that when the imbalance of talent is this considerable.
There are some stations which have literally 1,000-1,500 passengers a year, whereas Whitby has over 140,000, so there's a huge imbalance between the usage of some stations and others.
Synonyms for imbalance
Antonyms for imbalance
Related Words
Word Forms
- imbalances
- inbalance
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for imbalance?
Common synonyms include instability, asymmetry, unbalance.
What is the opposite of imbalance?
Possible antonyms include balance, correspondence, symmetry, symmetricalness.
How do you use imbalance in a sentence?
The growing imbalances between the rich and poor first lead to more crime.
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