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adjective

ˌən-ˈba-lən(t)st

Definition of unbalanced

as in unstable

not being in or able to maintain a state of balance in such an unbalanced political situation, the probability of war increases

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as in psychotic

unable to think in a clear or sensible way horrific crimes that obviously were committed by a very unbalanced person

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unbalanced

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verb

past tense of unbalance

as in disturbed

to cause to go insane or as if insane the shock of the loss of his wife and children completely unbalanced him

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Recent Examples of unbalanced

Adjective

Studies show that, without shorebirds, coastlines erode more quickly, trap less carbon, and are more likely to become unbalanced. — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026 While the filmmakers should be commended for keeping the focus on Brockington and Prescott for most of the running time, the doc also feels somewhat unbalanced. — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026

Verb

Denying the Wave a crucial 1-0 lead, no teammate could convert on a bright drive and dish by speedster Ludmila that unbalanced Seattle’s defense. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unbalanced

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbalanced

Adjective

Since Oppenheim and Fielder can’t record her there, their contact is mediated through her seemingly unstable and controlling husband, Billy Evans.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026
Lycopene can help protect blood vessels from the damaging effects of unstable molecules known as free radicals.

— MD Published, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of unstable

Adjective

Unfortunately, his doctor interprets all the screaming about an alien presence in Thomas’ head as a garden-variety psychotic breakdown, and remands him to a more secure facility.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
It may also be used to treat certain other psychotic conditions, such as psychosis arising in Parkinson disease.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of psychotic

Verb

As one of the most effective natural sinks for carbon, peatlands could accelerate climate change if disturbed.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
She was especially disturbed by the emotional vulnerability that someone could exploit when a person believes a relationship is genuine.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of disturbed

Adjective

First and foremost, as a homeowner myself the property taxes are insane and continue to go up.

— Stephen Korka, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
That may be the name of her next album, but Venus’ insane popularity also speaks to the way Metropia is moving forward, constantly looking for the next shiny thing.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of insane

Adjective

Richard Dawkins, the British evolutionary theorist and author of the groundbreaking best seller The Selfish Gene (1976), among many other books, appears to have gone a bit mad.

— James Gleick, The New York Review of Books, 17 Oct. 2026
Mel Brooks’ comedy The Producers also took a poke at that mad man with Springtime for Hitler.

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of mad

Verb

And not be distracted by whether or not Ed Sheeran is crying today or crying tomorrow.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
But she, and New York Times journalists observing the raid, were soon distracted by a group of cockroaches scurrying past an oil canister.

— Zishaan a Latif, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of distracted

Adjective

Rihanna’s here, maniacal crowds are lining up outside shows to screech and wave at their favorite stars and days of runway events big and small lie ahead.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
These machines—the maniacal Maverick R, with its praying mantis-like front suspension, and the hard-working Pioneer—have little else in common.

— Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026

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