CEFR B2

imbalanced

adjective

Meaning

Not having an equal or appropriate distribution of elements; lacking proper balance.

Examples

The team's strategy was imbalanced, focusing too much on offense and neglecting defense.
An imbalanced diet can lead to various health problems over time.

Synonyms: unequal, lopsided, disproportionate, skewed

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imbalanced (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈbælənst/

Definition

Not having an equal or appropriate distribution of elements; lacking proper balance.

Examples

The team's strategy was imbalanced, focusing too much on offense and neglecting defense.
An imbalanced diet can lead to various health problems over time.
The report showed an imbalanced representation of genders in leadership roles.

How to Use imbalanced

imbalanced between X and Y (prepositional phrase): Lacking proper distribution or equality when comparing two things. — "The budget was imbalanced between spending on infrastructure and social programs."
imbalanced in favor of (prepositional phrase): Having too much emphasis or weight on one side. — "The rules were imbalanced in favor of the home team."

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