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imbalance

 

[ ɪmˈbæləns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

workplace

A situation in which the elements or parts are not in proportion with each other, resulting in an uneven distribution or lack of equality.

Synonyms

disparity, disproportion, inequality

Examples of usage

  • The imbalance in the company's leadership team led to conflicts and inefficiencies.
  • Gender imbalance in the workplace is a pressing issue that needs to be addressed.
Context #2 | Noun

economy

A condition in which there is an unequal distribution of wealth or resources among individuals or groups.

Synonyms

discrepancy, disparity, inequity

Examples of usage

  • The growing imbalance between the rich and the poor is a significant concern for policymakers.
  • Addressing the imbalance in income distribution is crucial for achieving economic stability.
Context #3 | Noun

health

A state of physical or mental unsteadiness or lack of equilibrium.

Synonyms

disorder, instability, unsteadiness

Examples of usage

  • The imbalance in her hormones was causing health issues.
  • Mental health imbalance can lead to various psychological disorders.

Translations

Translations of the word "imbalance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desequilíbrio

🇮🇳 असंतुलन

🇩🇪 Ungleichgewicht

🇮🇩 ketidakseimbangan

🇺🇦 дисбаланс

🇵🇱 nierównowaga

🇯🇵 不均衡 (ふきんこう)

🇫🇷 déséquilibre

🇪🇸 desequilibrio

🇹🇷 dengesizlik

🇰🇷 불균형

🇸🇦 اختلال التوازن

🇨🇿 nevyváženost

🇸🇰 nevyváženosť

🇨🇳 不平衡 (bù pínghéng)

🇸🇮 neravnovesje

🇮🇸 ójafnvægi

🇰🇿 теңгерімсіздік

🇬🇪 დამახინჯება

🇦🇿 disbalans

🇲🇽 desequilibrio

Etymology

The word 'imbalance' originated from the combination of the prefix 'im-' meaning 'not' and the word 'balance'. It first appeared in the mid-17th century. The concept of imbalance has been prevalent in various aspects of life, from economics to psychology, highlighting the importance of equilibrium and equality.

See also: balance, balanced, balancer, balancing, counterbalance, counterbalancing, imbalanced, unbalance, unbalanced.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,701, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.