UNBALANCED


Meaning of UNBALANCED in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ʌnbælənst ]

1.

If you describe someone as unbalanced , you mean that they appear disturbed and upset or they seem to be slightly mad.

I knew how unbalanced Paula had been since my uncle Peter died...

= disturbed

ADJ

2.

If you describe something such as a report or argument as unbalanced , you think that it is unfair or inaccurate because it emphasizes some things and ignores others.

UN officials argued that the report was unbalanced.

...unbalanced and unfair reporting.

= biased

≠ balanced

ADJ

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