imbalances
n. countablen. situations where two or more things are not equal or are not in the right amounts. It describes a lack of balance that often causes problems.
n. states or instances in which things are not in equal or correct proportions. Often refers to structural, chemical, or economic disparities that lead to instability.
The doctor checked for chemical imbalances in his blood.
Economists are concerned about the growing trade imbalances between the two nations which could lead to a recession.
The ecosystem suffered significantly after the introduction of invasive species created severe imbalances in the local food chain, leading to the extinction of several native plants.
Typically used in the plural to describe specific areas of inequality or instability.