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
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He's been eating an unbalanced diet.
horrific crimes that obviously were committed by a very unbalanced person
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Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Presidents and members of Congress from both parties have committed to unbalanced spending in the decades since President Bill Clinton briefly managed to balance the budget in the 1990s.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 27 May 2026
This Professional mode experience confirms that the Bravia 9 II seems ready to both show off what its panel can do without pictures looking overblown and unbalanced, and cater for enthusiasts who like to see content looking as it was designed to look by its creators.
—John Archer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Brown’s patriarch is the embodiment of that unbalanced relationship, causing chaos and expecting more love and forgiveness in return.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
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“Unbalanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbalanced. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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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
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