imbalance

noun

im·bal·ance | \ (ˌ)im-ˈba-lən(t)s

Definition of imbalance

: lack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion a vitamin imbalance racial imbalance in schools

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Her depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. the problem of racial imbalance in schools

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Firshein begins by looking for underlying causes of fatigue or the ability to focus, such as hormone imbalance or conditions such as hypothyroidism, hypoglycemia, chronic fatigue syndrome, or Lyme disease. — Vogue, "How I Learned to Find Focus Without Caffeine or an Adderall Prescription," 15 July 2019 The more Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., lashes out over the limits of her own influence, the more obvious those limits become and the more the imbalance tilts in the direction of Pelosi, D-Calif. — Jonathan Allen, NBC News, "Amid 'race card' allegations, Pelosi teaches Ocasio-Cortez a math lesson," 14 July 2019 So a work/life imbalance gets in the way of the pleasure parents feel in their children. — The Economist, "Children make parents happy, after all," 10 July 2019 In the 2017 report, Smith School progressed into the impending imbalance category and has remained there. — Emily Brindley, courant.com, "Report: West Hartford schools are moving closer to racial balance, but 5 aren’t there yet," 8 July 2019 This mentality led to filling the fat void with carbs and sugar, which ultimately led to weight gain and a host of fat deficiency side effects, from dry skin to hormone imbalances. — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, "The Zero Carb Diet May Be a Simple Way to Lose Weight—But Is It Safe?," 8 July 2019 The agency said that imbalance put U.S. companies needing foreign talent at a competitive disadvantage. — Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, "H-1B: Judge revives lawsuit seeking to kill foreign-student work permit, allows input from Big Tech and outsourcers," 5 July 2019 The donations are occurring amid debate over how best the richest Americans should use their money to help address income inequality and other economic imbalances. — Tom Metcalf, chicagotribune.com, "Warren Buffett, Walmart heir, Home Depot co-founder giving away billions," 1 July 2019 The donations are occurring amid debate over how best the richest Americans should use their money to help address income inequality and other economic imbalances. — latimes.com, "Warren Buffett to give away $3.6 billion to Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, 4 other charities," 1 July 2019

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imbalance

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English Language Learners Definition of imbalance

: a state or condition in which different things do not occur in equal or proper amounts

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imbalance

noun

im·bal·ance | \ (ˈ)im-ˈbal-ən(t)s

Medical Definition of imbalance

: lack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion: as

a : loss of parallel relation between the optical axes of the eyes caused by faulty action of the extrinsic muscles and often resulting in diplopia

b : absence of biological equilibrium a vitamin imbalance if the ductus arteriosus fails to close, a circulatory imbalance results— E. B. Steen & Ashley Montagu

c : a disproportion between the number of males and females in a population