Overbalance/ˌəʊvərˈbæləns/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Physical Imbalance Used when someone or something has uneven weight distribution, leading to instability. The dancer overbalanced during her routine and stumbled. Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Falls While overbalance often results in falling, it can also mean nearly losing balance. She overbalanced on the ice, but managed to stay upright. Pro Tip 3/3Cautionary Context Often used to warn about the potential dangers of carrying heavy or unbalanced loads. Careful with that ladder—you might overbalance.