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DISEQUILIBRIUM Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word disequilibrium. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word disequilibrium. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DISEQUILIBRIUM

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chaos
nounn
noun

• (Greek mythology) the most ancient of gods; the personification of the infinity of space preceding creation of the universe

• a state of extreme confusion and disorder

• the formless and disordered state of matter before the creation of the cosmos

• (physics) a dynamical system that is extremely sensitive to its initial conditions

disarray
nounn
noun

• a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior

• untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance)

verb

• bring disorder to

disorder
nounn
noun

• a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

• a condition in which things are not in their expected places

• a disturbance of the peace or of public order

verb

• disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

• bring disorder to

disproportion
nounn
noun

• lack of proportion; imbalance among the parts of something

disruption
nounn
noun

• an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

• a disorderly outburst or tumult

• an event that results in a displacement or discontinuity

• the act of causing disorder

imbalance
nounn
noun

• a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium

• lack of proportion; imbalance among the parts of something

instability
nounn
noun

• an unstable order

• unreliability attributable to being unstable

• a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium

• the quality or attribute of being unstable and irresolute

turbulence
nounn
noun

• unstable flow of a liquid or gas

• instability in the atmosphere

• a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)

unrest
nounn
noun

• a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

• a feeling of restless agitation

unsteadiness
nounn
noun

• the quality of not being steady or securely fixed in place

• the quality of being unsteady--varying and unpredictable

upheaval
nounn
noun

• a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)

• a violent disturbance

• (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)

• disturbance usually in protest

Best Hypernyms For DISEQUILIBRIUM

Here is a list of related hypernyms for disequilibrium, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
situation
Phrases (1)
state of affairs

Alternatives for CHAOS

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