Synonyms of imbalance

imbalance

noun

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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inequality
• difference
• contrast
• distinctiveness
• distinctness
• divergence
• disproportion
• disparity
• distinction
• discrepancy
• friction
• differentiability
• diversity
• dissimilarity
• disagreement
• distance
• deviance
• variation
• nonequivalence
• strife
• conflict
• change
• discord
• modification
• disparateness
• dissimilitude
• unlikeness
• variability
• discordance
• diverseness
• otherness
• disunity
• variance
• dissention
• dissension
• distinguishability
• incongruity
• dichotomy
• dissent
• incongruence
• discriminability
• incompatibility
• dissidence
• nonconformity
• anomalousness
• incongruousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• identity
• agreement
• accordance
• correspondence
• conformity
• equality
• parallelism
• congruity
• equivalence
• similitude
• identicalness
• equivalency
• homogeneity
• uniformity
• similarity
• community
• analogy
• resemblance
• sameness
• likeness
• homogeneousness
• analogousness
• alikeness

Examples of imbalance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It's driven by institutions and industries with deep gender imbalances that are especially clear in the West, AP notes. —Kate Murphy, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024

Hormonal imbalance and poor sleep quality — another menopause symptom — can also play a role. —Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 18 Oct. 2024

This imbalance could lead to rising home prices in the short to mid-term, offsetting the benefits of lower mortgage rates. —Gregory Clifford, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024

Manage underlying health concerns like hormonal imbalances and insulin resistance to help prevent symptoms from worsening. —Heidi Cope, Health, 10 Oct. 2024