imbalance

noun

Definition of imbalancenext
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.

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Recent Examples of imbalance Women would also be screened through a questionnaire, which could then move to treatment for conditions related to hormonal imbalance. — Idrees Ali, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 The Brazilian confederation added that the EU failed to consider the rigor of Brazil’s health inspection system and needed to make amends for such a trade imbalance. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 This year’s competition has drawn scrutiny for its stark gender imbalance. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 Women are missing out on thousands of dollars each year thanks to the gender imbalance in the AI job market. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for imbalance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbalance
  1. inequality
  2. difference
  3. contrast
  4. distinctiveness
  5. distinctness
Noun
  • Advocates who champion the initiative argue that Black students — who make up a third of the CPS student body — are uniquely positioned to fail because of historic and ongoing racial inequalities in Chicago.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The film weaves a fascinating exploration of wealth and inequality through her vulnerability.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of inequality
Noun
  • The big difference is that each fame-o will be paired with a non-famous friend or family member.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Testing competing superconductors under matching conditions can help isolate differences caused by the materials themselves.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of difference
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  • The Republicans' back-to-the-future approach will provide a stark contrast in November with Democrats, whose primary includes both younger and progressive candidates.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • In contrast to the On Cloudmonster 3‘s bold and prominent floral covering, the Cloud X Tempo invites the Alpine Floral print in only by way of its insole.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of contrast
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  • The key lesson for personal branding is to embrace distinctiveness, substance, and a unique voice, rather than conforming to generic professionalism.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • America is the ultimate answer to the pogrom, and to the emancipation Europe offered on the condition of relinquishing Jewish ethnic and cultural distinctiveness.
    — Rory Lancman, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of distinctiveness
Noun
  • How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?
    — Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
  • However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.
    — Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2025
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“Imbalance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbalance. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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