Meaning
imbalance
- a lack of balance, proportion, or stability
- a state of mental or emotional instability
In a sentence
C'è un forte squilibrio tra le entrate e le uscite dell'azienda.
There is a severe imbalance between the company's income and expenses.
Questo farmaco può causare uno squilibrio ormonale temporaneo.
This medication can cause a temporary hormonal imbalance.
Non possiamo ignorare gli squilibri sociali che dividono il paese.
We cannot ignore the social imbalances dividing the country.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| squilibrio | masculine · singular |
| squilibri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Begins with 's' + consonant, so takes 'lo' and 'uno' ('lo squilibrio', 'uno squilibrio').
- Antonym of 'equilibrio' (balance, equilibrium).