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
Examples of unbalanced in a Sentence
He's been eating an unbalanced diet.
horrific crimes that obviously were committed by a very unbalanced person
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Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 22 June 2025
Coral reefs suffered, fish populations became unbalanced, and the ocean’s health declined.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Even when your furniture and artwork are perfect, all of the room's colors coordinate, and the decor pieces are carefully curated, a room can still feel unbalanced or disconnected, and often, scale and proportion are the culprits.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2025
Vietnam is also dealing with a unbalanced gender ratio, partly because of a long-standing preferences for sons.
—Arkansas Online, 4 June 2025
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“Unbalanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbalanced. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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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
an unbalanced mind
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