unbalance

• Nom désignant l'absence d'équilibre ou un état de déséquilibre, ainsi qu'un état de trouble mental et de désorientation.

A noun referring to a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium, or a state of mental disturbance and disorientation.

1. Lack of equilibriumB2formal

   A condition where something is not evenly distributed or stable, resulting in a state of disequilibrium.

   déséquilibre

   • The unbalance in the load caused the truck to tilt dangerously.
   • Economic unbalance can lead to widespread market instability.
   • The unbalance of the scales was due to a missing weight.

   Synonymesasymmetrydisequilibriumimbalanceinstabilitylopsidednessunevenness

   Antonymesbalanceequilibriumstabilitysymmetry

2. C1formal

   A state of mental disturbance or disorientation, often characterized by confusion or instability.

   Déséquilibre mental

   • The trauma caused a temporary unbalance in his mind.
   • Her unbalance was evident in her erratic behavior.
   • The doctor diagnosed a severe emotional unbalance.

   Synonymescrazinessderangementdisequilibriumdisorientationinstabilitymadness

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre instable, inégal ou de faire perdre l'équilibre, au sens propre comme au sens figuré.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing something to become unstable, uneven, or lacking equilibrium.

1. Disturb equilibriumB2formal

   To cause something to become unstable or lose its physical balance.

   déséquilibrer

   • The sudden weight shift unbalanced the boat.
   • Adding too much weight on one side will unbalance the structure.
   • The earthquake unbalanced many buildings in the city.

   Synonymesdestabilizedisturbunsteadyupset

   Antonymesbalancesteady

2. Disturb mental stabilityC1formal

   To cause someone to become mentally or emotionally unstable.

   Déstabiliser mentalement

   • The traumatic event unbalanced him for several months.
   • Constant stress can unbalance even the strongest person.
   • The loss of her job unbalanced her emotionally.

   Synonymescrazederangedisturbmaddenunhingeunsettleupset

   Antonymesbalancecalmcomposesettlesteady