unbalanced

adjective

un·​bal·​anced ˌən-ˈba-lən(t)st 

: not balanced: such as

a

: not in equilibrium

b

: mentally disordered : affected with mental illness

c

: not adjusted so as to make credits equal to debits

an unbalanced account

Synonyms

• unstable

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

Terry Francona The manager did not get his team to a victory in the unbalanced series, but his ability to return from a year off from the game to deliver a playoff spot to the Red for the first time since 2020 is impressive. —Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025

If your microbiome is unbalanced between beneficial and harmful microbes, probiotics can help introduce healthy microbes back into your body. —Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 1 Oct. 2025

From a strong-armed quarterback to an unbalanced defensive approach, here’s what the Broncos need to focus on to send fans home happy on Saturday night. —Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 27 Sep. 2025

Tackle-over, unbalanced, quads right. —Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unbalanced

• counterbalanced
• overbalanced
• balanced
• imbalanced

Kids 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

an unbalanced mind