IMBALANCE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for IMBALANCE?

Need another word that means the same as “imbalance”? Find 15 synonyms and 30 related words for “imbalance” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Imbalance” are: asymmetry, dissymmetry, instability, unbalance, disparity, variance, unevenness, polarity, contrast, variation, disproportion, lopsidedness, misproportion, lack of harmony, lack of relation

Imbalance as a Noun

Definitions of "Imbalance" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “imbalance” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A lack of balance or state of disequilibrium.
• A lack of symmetry.
• Lack of proportion or relation between corresponding things.
• (mathematics) a lack of symmetry.

Synonyms of "Imbalance" as a noun (15 Words)

asymmetry	Lack of equality or equivalence between parts or aspects of something; lack of symmetry. There was an asymmetry between the right and left ears.
contrast	The act of distinguishing by comparing differences. Kos is an island of contrasts.
disparity	Inequality or difference in some respect. The arrangements could lead to disparity of treatment between companies.
disproportion	An instance of being out of proportion with something else. There is a disproportion between the scale of expenditure and any benefit that could possibly result.
dissymmetry	The symmetrical relation of mirror images, the left and right hands, or crystals with two corresponding forms.
instability	Tendency to unpredictable behaviour or erratic changes of mood. She showed increasing signs of mental instability.
lack of harmony	The state of needing something that is absent or unavailable.
lack of relation	The state of needing something that is absent or unavailable.
lopsidedness	An oblique or slanting asymmetry.
misproportion	A lack of proportion. This misproportion has made the film long winded and confused.
polarity	A relation between two opposite attributes or tendencies. It exhibits polarity when presented to a magnetic needle.
unbalance	A state of mental disturbance and disorientation. There appears to be very little horizontal stress unbalance.
unevenness	The quality of being uneven and lacking uniformity.
variance	An activity that varies from a norm or standard. A zoning variance.
variation	Something a little different from others of the same type. The figures showed marked variation from year to year.

Usage Examples of "Imbalance" as a noun

• The condition is caused by a hormonal imbalance.
• Tension is generated by the imbalance of power.
• A hormonal imbalance.

Associations of "Imbalance" (30 Words)

abnormality	Marked strangeness as a consequence of being abnormal. Miscarriage can be caused by fetal abnormality.
agitation	A state of agitation or turbulent change or development. The techniques mostly involve agitation by stirring.
asymmetric	Characterized by asymmetry in the spatial arrangement or placement of parts or components.
asymmetry	A lack of symmetry. The global system is marked by great asymmetry the most important goods are controlled by groups in a relatively small number of countries.
disharmony	A lack of harmony. We will become evermore a nation of social disharmony.
disparity	Inequality or difference in some respect. The arrangements could lead to disparity of treatment between companies.
disproportionate	Too large or too small in comparison with something else. Persistent offenders were given sentences that were disproportionate to the offences they had committed.
dubiety	The state of being unsure of something. His enemies made much of the dubiety of his paternity.
fluctuate	Cause to fluctuate or move in a wavelike pattern. Trade with other countries tends to fluctuate from year to year.
fluctuation	A wave motion. Fluctuations in the yearly values could be caused by a variety of factors.
imprecise	Lacking exactness and accuracy of expression or detail. The witness could give only vague and imprecise descriptions.
incapable	Not having the temperament or inclination for. A man incapable of any kind of prejudice.
incommensurate	Out of keeping or proportion with. A reward incommensurate with his effort.
indiscriminate	(of a person) not using or exercising discrimination. The indiscriminate use of antibiotics can cause problems.
inequality	Lack of equality. The growing inequality between rich and poor.
instability	A lack of balance or state of disequilibrium. She showed increasing signs of mental instability.
irregular	A member of an irregular military force. Irregular warfare.
irregularity	Not characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular intervals. There is evidence that fraud and irregularity continue on a large scale.
shaky	Unstable because of poor construction or heavy use. After a shaky start the Scottish team made superb efforts.
unbalance	Make (someone or something) unsteady so that they tip or fall. The death of his parents unbalanced him.
uncertainty	Being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance. Times of uncertainty and danger.
uncommon	Marked by an uncommon quality especially superlative or extreme of its kind. He owed his greatest debt to his mother s uncommon character and ability.
unequal	A person or thing regarded as unequal to another in status or level. She was unequal to the task.
uneven	Variable and recurring at irregular intervals. An uneven gait.
unfair	Not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception. Used unfair methods.
unrest	A state of agitation or turbulent change or development. The frenzy and unrest of her own life.
unsatisfactory	Not satisfactory; not good enough. Years of living in unsatisfactory rented accommodation.
vacillate	Be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action. I vacillated between teaching and journalism.
variance	A discrepancy between two statements or documents. Her light tone was at variance with her sudden trembling.
wanting	Nonexistent. They weren t wanting in confidence.