unbalanced

• Décrit ce qui n'est pas réparti de manière égale, ce qui manque de stabilité ou d'équilibre, ou ce qui n'est pas sain mentalement.

Describes something that is not evenly distributed, stable, or mentally sound.

1. Not physically stableB1formal

   Lacking physical stability or equilibrium; not evenly distributed.

   Non équilibré physiquement

   • The table is unbalanced because one leg is shorter.
   • He felt unbalanced after spinning around quickly.
   • The load on the truck was unbalanced, causing it to tilt.

   Synonymeslopsidedprecariousrockyshakytotteryunevenunstableunsteadywobbly

   Antonymesbalancedevenlevelpoisedstablesteady

2. Mentally unstableB2informal

   Having a mental condition that is not normal or stable; often used informally.

   mentalement instable

   • After the trauma, he became emotionally unbalanced.
   • The character in the movie was portrayed as unbalanced.
   • She seemed unbalanced after the stressful events.

   Synonymescrazyderangeddisturbedinsanementally illunhingedunstable

   Antonymesbalancedhealthysanesoundstable

3. Not impartial or fairB2formal

   Lacking fairness or objectivity; biased.

   partial, non impartial

   • The report was criticized for being unbalanced.
   • An unbalanced view of the situation led to poor decisions.
   • The media coverage was unbalanced, favoring one side.

   Synonymesinequitableone-sidedpartialpartisanprejudicedunfair

   Antonymesequitableevenhandedfairimpartialjustneutralobjectiveunbiased

• 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