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.

Related Words

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

Dissimilar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of imbalance

Despite its lack of cutting-edge lithography machines, the incredible imbalance between supply and demand was enough to prompt it to enter the space. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 16 July 2026

Wearing CGMs and managing blood sugar spikes can contribute to lifestyle optimization and potentially prevent early metabolic dysregulation (an imbalance in how your body converts food into energy). — Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 15 July 2026

Tomato plants with plenty of leaves but no fruit are often experiencing heat stress, nutrient imbalances, or watering issues. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 15 July 2026

The policy, known as flexible average inflation targeting, specifically sought to address imbalances in employment, the type of thing that Warsh has argued is outside the Fed's scope. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 14 July 2026