DISEQUILIBRIUM Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

disequilibrium

noun

Definition of disequilibrium

as in imbalance

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Recent Examples of disequilibrium The Anatomy Of Global Commotion Modern logistics is an exercise in managing acute disequilibrium. — Pathanjali Sastry Pappu Srinivasa, Forbes.com, 6 Mar. 2026 Competitive bids for influence and investment lead not to innovation that benefits everyone but to rising hostility from increasingly reckless, shortsighted establishments—not a new, stable equilibrium but a permanent, chaotic disequilibrium. — Jamie Merchant, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2025 So much of it is in disequilibrium, riddled by heat, pressure, and chemicals trying to get from their current location to somewhere else. — Robin George Andrews, The Atlantic, 26 Sep. 2024 Researchers also see empathic disequilibrium as a possibility for some people. — Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 3 Oct. 2023 See All Example Sentences for disequilibrium

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Why your knees may be taking the hit Unfortunately, modern life biases muscle use toward the front of the body, which reinforces posture problems and strength imbalances that disrupt the natural function of your braking system.

— Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
The move addresses some of the positional imbalance on the Wizards’ wing-heavy roster.

— Josh Robbins, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of imbalance

Noun

Even so, the first half belonged more to OL Lyonnes than to Barcelona, manager Jonatan Giraldez doing well to use the physicality and pace of his new team to unbalance that of his former.

— Megan Feringa, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Fashion is a sector that has heavily relied on third-party manufacturing, producing an overall unbalance of big brands versus small players.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025

Definition of unbalance

Noun

At their worst, a cloud of quarterback instability overshadowed the season.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
With Fenway Sports Group CEO of football Michael Edwards leaving last month and sporting director Richard Hughes expected to follow after this summer’s window, there’s no shortage of uncertainty and instability above Iraola.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

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