unbalance
- noun
- /ʌnˈbæləns/
:
desequilibrio
- There is a noticeable unbalance in the team's workload, with some members handling far more tasks than others.
Examples
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In such cases, it is necessary to determine if there is a legitimate reason for the power unbalance or if it reflects a negative bias of the creator.
Academic text (2007) -
So the balance, the unbalance between those producing and those needing will actually increase.
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In other words: There remains a clear unbalance in the struggle for gender equality, as the male role remains the ideal.
Blog text (11) -
The unbalance in resources between the urban and rural areas has led to significant economic disparities.
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The report highlighted the unbalance in gender representation within leadership positions across various industries.
Synonyms
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4.2
When different parts are not equal in amount or power
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5.8
An uneven amount or size between parts of something
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8.6
A lack of balance in a body or system that makes it unsteady
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5.1
A state in which something is not level or smooth
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8.8
A balance between two things or forces
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8.1
A situation when one thing is much larger or smaller than another and seems unfair
A situation where two or more parts are not the same
A system that is not balanced or steady, often in science
An uneven spread of something inside a system that makes it work poorly
Antonyms
How Balanced
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unbalance comes from un- 'not' and balance 'even or steady'. So an unbalance in a budget, machine, or team means things are not even or steady, like a wheel that suddenly starts to wobble.