Synonyms of imbalance

imbalance

noun

as in inequality

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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inequality
• difference
• contrast
• distinctiveness
• distinctness
• divergence
• disproportion
• disparity
• distinction
• discrepancy
• friction
• differentiability
• diversity
• dissimilarity
• disagreement
• distance
• deviance
• variation
• nonequivalence
• strife
• conflict
• change
• discord
• modification
• disparateness
• dissimilitude
• unlikeness
• variability
• discordance
• diverseness
• otherness
• disunity
• variance
• dissention
• dissension
• distinguishability
• incongruity
• dichotomy
• dissent
• incongruence
• discriminability
• incompatibility
• dissidence
• nonconformity
• anomalousness
• incongruousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• identity
• agreement
• accordance
• correspondence
• conformity
• equality
• parallelism
• congruity
• equivalence
• similitude
• identicalness
• equivalency
• homogeneity
• uniformity
• similarity
• community
• analogy
• resemblance
• sameness
• likeness
• homogeneousness
• analogousness
• alikeness

Examples of imbalance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And these imbalances preceded diagnosis of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability by 13 to 14 years on average, refuting the assumption that gut microbe imbalances arise from diet. —Angelica P. Ahrens, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2024

Gut dysbiosis: People with IgA nephropathy often have abnormal intestinal microbiota, which is an imbalance in the bacteria in the gut. —Cristina Mutchler, Health, 30 Sep. 2024

This imbalance doesn't just reflect a lack of representation at the top but also underscores deeper, systemic issues in how female leaders are developed and supported throughout their careers. —Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024

This imbalance prevents any bylaw changes to rein in abuses or limit the use of property, undermining the quality of life of those full-time residents and transforming the nature of the neighborhood. —Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024