imbalance

noun

Definition of imbalancenext
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.

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Recent Examples of imbalance McCartney said of his note to Mendes about the height imbalance, wondering how the director will rectify this annoying, historic aberration. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026 The criticism is directed at a system that allows such a competitive imbalance to develop in the first place. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The top trade envoys for China and the European Union agreed Friday on a broad initial deal following two days of talks aimed at calming escalating tensions over trade imbalances, the EU trade commissioner said. — Sam McNeil, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026 The top trade envoys for China and the European Union were wrapping up two days of talks Friday aimed at calming escalating tensions over growing imbalances between the two giant economies. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for imbalance
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  1. inequality
  2. difference
  3. contrast
  4. distinctiveness
  5. distinctness
Noun
  • This comes as the league prepares for a labor fight in which financial inequality is a central top of debate.
    — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • At its core, the film explores the power dynamics and contradictions that arise from social inequality when people from different social classes live under the same roof.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of inequality
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  • These functions can obscure crucial differences in how these activities are designed to reward users; a relatively small parlay wager can offer the possibility of an outsized, immediate payout if multiple outcomes occur.
    — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The major difference is the old North Flag had a power reserve indicator, whereas the new one ditches that in favor of a GMT complication.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of difference
Noun
  • On its face, however, this inspirational message seems in sharp contrast to economic reality.
    — Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • By contrast, the Jaguars’ game on Sunday against the Houston Texans in Wembley Stadium is operated by the team, not the NFL.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of contrast
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  • Yet, Farrow, Martin and Vega nail the distinctiveness of being a millennial.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The first Captain America movie used this quality of his well, but his character’s distinctiveness gradually faded in subsequent Marvel entries.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of distinctiveness
Noun
  • How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?
    — Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
  • However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.
    — Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2025
Definition of distinctness

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“Imbalance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbalance. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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