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

While the supply-demand imbalance is in the background, the recent surge in copper prices is largely attributable to the tariff uncertainty, analysts say. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

Belmer argued that the imbalance is especially stark because global subscription streamers have already been incorporated into France’s cultural financing system. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

Udas said that imbalance has become one of Nepal’s central challenges. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

Additionally, different side effects of medications, trauma, and even certain surgeries can cause hormonal imbalances that stunt hair growth. — Carly Cardellino Vaccaro, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026