imbalance
nounUK /ɪmˈbæləns/
US /ɪmˈbæləns/
A time when two things are not equal or not the same amount.
There was an imbalance in the number of boys and girls on the team.
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2. A medical condition in which a part of the body or mind does not work in a normal, steady way.
The doctor said the dizziness was caused by a chemical imbalance in her body.
3. A situation in which one group has more power or money than another.
The report showed a serious imbalance of power between the two countries.
4. A lack of harmony or proper arrangement between parts.
The imbalance in the painting's colors made it look strange.