unbalance

• Substantivo que designa a falta de equilíbrio ou um estado de desequilíbrio, podendo também indicar um estado de perturbação mental e desorientação.

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.

   Desequilíbrio

   • 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.

   Sinônimosasymmetrydisequilibriumimbalanceinstabilitylopsidednessunevenness

   Antônimosbalanceequilibriumstabilitysymmetry

2. C1formal

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

   Desequilíbrio 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.

   Sinônimoscrazinessderangementdisequilibriumdisorientationinstabilitymadness

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de provocar instabilidade, desequilíbrio, desigualdade ou falta de equilíbrio em algo ou alguém, seja física, emocional ou numericamente.

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.

   Desequilibrar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdestabilizedisturbunsteadyupset

   Antônimosbalancesteady

2. Disturb mental stabilityC1formal

   To cause someone to become mentally or emotionally unstable.

   Desestabilizar emocionalmente

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

   Sinônimoscrazederangedisturbmaddenunhingeunsettleupset

   Antônimosbalancecalmcomposesettlesteady