imbalance
n. C / U B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɪmˈbæɫəns// UK //ɪmbˈæləns// im·bal·ance
n. a situation where two things are not equal or in the right proportions. It often means one side is too strong, too big, or has too much of something.
n. a lack of proportion or relation between corresponding things. Refers to a state where elements are not distributed equally or fairly.
There is a clear imbalance between the two teams.
The government is trying to correct the economic imbalance between the wealthy cities and the poorer rural areas.
A chemical imbalance in the brain can sometimes lead to mood disorders, requiring medical intervention to restore a healthy equilibrium.
Usage
Often used with 'between' to show the two sides, or 'of' to describe the specific problem (e.g., 'an imbalance of power').