plural imbalances
: a state or condition in which different things do not occur in equal or proper amounts
There is an imbalance between his work life and family life. [=he needs to spend less time at work and more time with his family]
Her depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain.
the problem of racial imbalance in schools
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“Imbalance.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/imbalance. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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