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verb

past tense of unbalance

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of unbalanced
Adjective
Your choice comes after years of trying to make things work despite the unbalanced responsibilities and disrespect. Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2025 That includes toxic romantic relationships, unbalanced friendships and familial bonds, unhealthy work environments, and more. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 18 Apr. 2025 At the time that Keynes and Robinson were writing, the cost of beggar-thy-neighbor policies came mainly in the form of higher unemployment, as higher exports—unbalanced by higher imports—undermined manufacturers in trade deficit countries and forced them to lay off workers. Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs, 21 Apr. 2025 With unsustainable low interest rates driving up housing valuations for years, the market has been unbalanced for 5 plus years now. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unbalanced
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbalanced
Adjective
  • The counselor also told police Trotman had had a previous psychotic break in which he was found wandering the woods.
    Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Lewis prescribed Price anti-psychotic medication after a mental health referral Sept. 1.
    Thomas Saccente, Arkansas Online, 17 Jan. 2023
Adjective
  • If parts would collapse in real life, the system identifies the first unstable brick and backtracks, removing it and all subsequent bricks before trying a different approach.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
  • The board’s failure to act courageously sent shockwaves through the organization, resulting in an unstable interim period that unnerved both shareholders and employees.
    Keith D. Dorsey, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Verb
  • These five destinations show that sharing the shore with animals can be calm, safe and memorable for the right reasons when animals aren’t fed or disturbed.
    Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Even the guards appeared to be disturbed.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Amanda learned in like 10 seconds, which is insane.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2025
  • If 51% of the population is being so underserved, the ratio to opportunity is insane.
    Gemma Allen, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.
    Steve Weisman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Many were left confused as to how or why the Yankees couldn't have matched that number to bring the Gold Glove first baseman to the Bronx.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Shinwell takes the rep aside and asks her to grab some of the antidote to the sickness that pushed Stephens into a coma, because the mad scientist must have some lying around.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 11 May 2025
  • The late 19th century was a boom time for mad inventors, scam artists, and fast-talking salesmen.
    Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
Verb
  • Cameras captured her walking around on the grass before getting distracted and Jordan swooping her up to get to their next hole.
    Nasha Smith, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The one who got distracted by the minstrel did not finish last.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • With his shock of spiky hair and adrenaline rushes, Smith turns a corporate villain into a lunatic new-wave frontman.
    Charles McNultyTheater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2023
  • The first personality is the lunatic, chaotic artist, with no limits.
    John Bleasdale, Variety, 8 Dec. 2022

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“Unbalanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbalanced. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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