1. causing someone or something to lose balance or stability
Usage: present participle of unbalance
2. disturbing the mental or emotional equilibrium of someone
Usage: present participle of unbalance

1. having the effect of causing instability or loss of balance

Examples

• The strong wind was unbalancing the tightrope walker.
• The unexpected news had an unbalancing effect on her emotions.
• He kept unbalancing his opponent during the wrestling match.
• The unbalancing force of the earthquake toppled several buildings.
• Her criticism was unbalancing his confidence.
• The unbalancing weight on one side caused the shelf to tip over.