top-heavy

• Diz-se de algo instável porque a parte de cima é pesada demais em relação à de baixo; também se usa para algo desequilibrado ou sobrecarregado no topo.

Describes something that is unstable because the upper part is too heavy for the lower part.

1. Unstable due to top overloadB2formal

   Having a structure that is unstable because the upper part is too heavy for the lower part.

   Instável por excesso de peso na parte superior

   • The stack of boxes was top-heavy and fell over.
   • The boat became top-heavy after loading too much cargo on the deck.
   • A top-heavy design can make a building unsafe in an earthquake.

   Sinônimosprecarioustippyunbalancedunstable

   Antônimosbalancedstable

2. Organizational imbalanceC1formal

   Describing an organization or company that has too many managers or executives compared to workers.

   Desequilíbrio na chefia

   • The company is top-heavy with senior managers but few junior staff.
   • A top-heavy structure can slow down decision-making.
   • They restructured to reduce the top-heavy management layer.

   Sinônimosbureaucratic