unbalanced
adjective
un·bal·anced
ˌən-ˈba-lən(t)st 
: not balanced: such as
a
: not in equilibrium
b
: mentally disordered
—not used technically
c
: not adjusted so as to make credits equal to debits
an unbalanced account
Examples of unbalanced in a Sentence
He's been eating an unbalanced diet.
horrific crimes that obviously were committed by a very unbalanced person
Recent Examples on the Web
On the other hand, the trend is a great way to hide a door that's in a strange place, or one that otherwise makes a room feel unbalanced.
—
Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Other possible complications involve hyponatremia, in which sodium levels in the blood drop too low, metabolic alkalosis, in which acid levels become unbalanced, and hemolytic uremic syndrome, in which red blood cells and platelets are destroyed.
—Don Sweeney
april 14, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The mindset is unbalanced, with too many players thinking about attacking play rather than anticipating danger.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Rhetoric, including questions providers do or don’t ask, plays a role in the unbalanced sterilization rates among men and women.
—Jenna Vinson, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unbalanced
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Other possible complications involve hyponatremia, in which sodium levels in the blood drop too low, metabolic alkalosis, in which acid levels become unbalanced, and hemolytic uremic syndrome, in which red blood cells and platelets are destroyed.
—Don Sweeney
april 14, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The mindset is unbalanced, with too many players thinking about attacking play rather than anticipating danger.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Rhetoric, including questions providers do or don’t ask, plays a role in the unbalanced sterilization rates among men and women.
—Jenna Vinson, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unbalanced
Cite this Entry
“Unbalanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbalanced. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
unbalanced
adjective
un·bal·anced
ˌən-ˈbal-ən(t)st
1
: not in a state of balance
2
: not completely sane
3
: not adjusted so as to make credits equal to debits
an unbalanced account
Medical Definition
unbalanced
adjective
un·bal·anced
ˌən-ˈbal-ən(t)st
: mentally disordered : affected with mental illness
—not used technically
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
