Origin: Latin
suffix -ance
Unbalance has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium
"a hormonal imbalance"
2
a state of mental disturbance and disorientation
Verb
1
throw out of balance or equilibrium
"The tax relief unbalanced the budget"
"The prima donna unbalances the smooth work in our department"
2
derange mentally, throw out of mental balance; make insane
"The death of his parents unbalanced him"
3
To cause to be out of balance.
Example Sentences
"a hormonal imbalance"
noun
"The tax relief unbalanced the budget"
verb
"The prima donna unbalances the smooth work in our department"
verb
"The death of his parents unbalanced him"
verb
Broader Terms (hypernyms)