disequilibrium

Definitions

A loss or lack of stability or balance.

A state in which opposing forces or influences are not balanced, often resulting in economic or systemic instability.

Examples

The sudden shift in market demand caused a temporary disequilibrium in the supply chain.

The patient suffered from a persistent sense of disequilibrium that made it difficult for them to walk in a straight line.

Synonyms

imbalance instability asymmetry unsteadiness disproportion fluctuation irregularity

Antonyms

equilibrium balance stability stasis homeostasis steadiness symmetry