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

Synonyms of unbalanced

• 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

This motion is typically caused when the unbalanced drum makes contact with the inside of the washing machine or when severe vibrations cause the machine to shift across the floor. —Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025

That allows the president to impose tariffs of up to 15% for up to 150 days in response to unbalanced trade. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025

Your height is determined by a combination of genes (traits passed down in families) and environmental factors, such as an unbalanced diet, malnutrition, economic status, and certain conditions. —Mark Gurarie, Health, 1 Nov. 2025

These high rates compound the risks tied to an unbalanced grid. —Lora Myers, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 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

—not used technically