misbalance

noun

mis·​bal·​ance ˌmis-ˈba-lən(t)s How to pronounce misbalance (audio)
plural misbalances
: the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion : lack of balance : imbalance
a misbalance between income and expenses

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Cow milk also has a misbalance of minerals, especially for younger babies. Steven A. Abrams, Chron, 12 May 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of misbalance was in 1849

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“Misbalance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misbalance. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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