Meaning & use

imbalance

noun·Academic

A lack of proper proportion or balance between two or more things.

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The doctor found a hormonal imbalance that explained her fatigue.

There is a growing imbalance between the number of jobs and qualified workers in the region.

A note on using this word

Imbalance is used across contexts, from chemistry and health to economics and relationships.

Words with a similar meaning

disproportiondisparity

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