unballasted

adjective

un·​bal·​last·​ed ˌən-ˈba-lə-stəd How to pronounce unballasted (audio)
: not furnished with or steadied by ballast : unsteady

Word History

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unballasted was in 1644

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Cite this Entry

“Unballasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unballasted. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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