unbalanced

[ uhn-bal-uhnst ]

adjective

1. not balanced balanced or not properly balanced. balanced.
2. lacking steadiness and soundness of judgment.
3. mentally disordered; deranged.

   Synonyms: irrational, unsound, disturbed

4. (of an account) not adjusted; not brought to an equality of debits and credits.
5. Football. of or relating to an offensive line formation having more than three linemen on one side of the center. Compare balanced ( def 5 ).

unbalanced

/ ʌnˈbælənst /

adjective

1. lacking balance
2. irrational or unsound; erratic
3. mentally disordered or deranged
4. biased; one-sided

   unbalanced reporting

5. (in double-entry book-keeping) not having total debit balances equal to total credit balances
6. electronics (of signals or circuitry) not symmetrically disposed about earth or zero reference potential

Word History and Origins

Origin of unbalanced¹

First recorded in 1640–50; un- ¹ + balanced

Example Sentences

“They are making it impossible to build a reasonably priced car, the unchecked and unbalanced homeless catastrophe, & the cost of EVERYTHING, in particular groceries, IS OUT OF CONTROL,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

From Los Angeles Times

“They are making it impossible to build a reasonably priced car, the unchecked and unbalanced homeless catastrophe, & the cost of EVERYTHING, in particular ‘groceries,’ IS OUT OF CONTROL,” Trump wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

It added that the stories were "painful and unbalanced", and that Hof and his son were "working to ensure that the full truth is shared, offering a more comprehensive perspective".

From BBC

Further down in the list was a story about the clearly unbalanced creep who was arrested in Florida for allegedly attempting to kill Trump.

From Salon

We are living in one of our acute periods of political violence, whether from religious terrorism or unbalanced people who are radicalized on the internet.

From Salon

Related Words

• irregular
• lopsided
• top-heavy
• unequal
• uneven
• unstable
• unsteady
• wobbly