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misbalance

noun
mis·bal·ance | \ ˌmis-ˈba-lən(t)s \
plural misbalances

Definition of misbalance 

: the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion : lack of balance : imbalance a misbalance between income and expenses

First Known Use of misbalance

1849, in the meaning defined above

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