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as in psychotic
having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind
horrific crimes that obviously were committed by a very unbalanced person
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as in unstable
not being in or able to maintain a state of balance
in such an unbalanced political situation, the probability of war increases
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as in disturbed
to cause to go insane or as if insane
the shock of the loss of his wife and children completely unbalanced him
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Recent Examples of unbalanced
Carl Anka, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
For instance, carrying too much weight or an unbalanced load can put stress on your shoulders, spine, knees, and other joints.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
This is followed by a full moon in Cancer on the 13th, which will further illuminate these emotional dynamics, challenging you to release anything that feels draining or unbalanced in your close connections.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
An idea that revolutionized the existing structures, the city’s state of equilibrium, modifying them to their very roots, in an unbalanced relationship between North and South.
—Hazlitt, 26 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
The challenge for 2025 is how Amorim can reshape an unbalanced and poorly assembled squad.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
For instance, carrying too much weight or an unbalanced load can put stress on your shoulders, spine, knees, and other joints.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
This is followed by a full moon in Cancer on the 13th, which will further illuminate these emotional dynamics, challenging you to release anything that feels draining or unbalanced in your close connections.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
An idea that revolutionized the existing structures, the city’s state of equilibrium, modifying them to their very roots, in an unbalanced relationship between North and South.
—Hazlitt, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbalanced
Adjective
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The counselor also told police Trotman had had a previous psychotic break in which he was found wandering the woods.—
Peter Hermann,
Washington Post,
7 Feb. 2023
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Lewis prescribed Price anti-psychotic medication after a mental health referral Sept. 1.—
Thomas Saccente,
Arkansas Online,
17 Jan. 2023
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Some predict that if economic and political conditions remain unstable, gold could continue to rise.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
1 Feb. 2025
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One possibility is that unstable cholesterol levels could contribute to damage in blood vessels that supply the brain.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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The mineral can stay airborne for days once disturbed, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Jan. 2025
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Plants with vining stems or long tap roots can be difficult to transplant and other plants simply don’t like to have their roots disturbed after planting.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Your voice is insane.—
Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.com,
al,
4 Apr. 2023
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The Republican and right-wing reaction is just insane.—
Michael Tomasky,
The New Republic,
31 Mar. 2023
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Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Many were left confused as to how or why the Yankees couldn't have matched that number to bring the Gold Glove first baseman to the Bronx.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Alternatively, Danielle is mad at Boston Rob, crying about voting out Bob the Drag Queen, and trying to get out my queen Carolyn.—
Ana Osorno,
Them,
30 Jan. 2025
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The project stars Oscar Isaac as the titular mad scientist and Jacob Elordi as his monstrous creation, and also features Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Slot said Alexander-Arnold was not distracted by fluttering eyes in Spain but the right-back looked like a man with his mind elsewhere.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, some basic realities are that Russia is distracted by the war Ukraine, and is not of much help to Iran's regional military strategy.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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With his shock of spiky hair and adrenaline rushes, Smith turns a corporate villain into a lunatic new-wave frontman.—
Charles McNultyTheater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2023
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The first personality is the lunatic, chaotic artist, with no limits.—
John Bleasdale,
Variety,
8 Dec. 2022
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“Unbalanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbalanced. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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