balanced
gb/bˈælənst/ us/bˈælənst/
B1
English
kiegyensúlyozott, egyensúlyban van, egyensúlyoz, stabil, egyenletesen elosztott, kiegyenlített, egyenlegben van, nullszaldós, rendezett, egyensúlyban tart, mérlegel, egyeztet, kiegyensúlyoz
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[a] balanced [diet/meal/lifestyle]
She tries to cook balanced meals during the week.
Hét közben igyekszik kiegyensúlyozott ételeket készíteni.
A balanced diet includes plenty of vegetables, protein, and whole grains.
A kiegyensúlyozott étrend bőven tartalmaz zöldséget, fehérjeforrásokat és teljes kiőrlésű gabonát.
The program promotes a balanced lifestyle, not extreme workouts.
Learner examples
I want to eat a balanced diet.
Kiegyensúlyozott étrendet szeretnék követni.
This meal is balanced and healthy.
Ez az étel kiegyensúlyozott és egészséges.
Common mistake:
Learners often use *balanced* when they mean *equal*; for food, it usually means a good mix, not the same amount of each food.
Meaning
healthy and in good proportion
Collocations
balanced diet
|balanced meal
|balanced nutrition
|balanced lifestyle
|balanced breakfast
|balanced plate
|balanced intake
|balanced eating
|balanced routine
|balanced plan
Synonyms
well-rounded (Emphasizes having a good range of elements.)
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healthy (Focuses on good for your body rather than proportion.)
Antonyms
unbalanced (Lacking important elements or having too much of one thing.)
Themes
food
|health
|daily_life
Definition
healthy because it has the right mix of things.
Containing the right amounts of different things so that the whole is healthy, sensible, or effective, especially in relation to food, activity, or lifestyle.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[a] balanced [view/report/account/assessment]
The documentary gives a balanced view of the issue.
A dokumentumfilm kiegyensúlyozott képet ad a kérdésről.
We need a balanced assessment, not a sales pitch.
Kiegyensúlyozott értékelésre van szükségünk, nem reklámszövegre.
Her article was critical, but it was balanced and well researched.
Learner examples
He gave a balanced opinion.
Kiegyensúlyozott véleményt fogalmazott meg.
The report is balanced and fair.
A jelentés kiegyensúlyozott és korrekt.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse *balanced* with *neutral*: a balanced view can still have a conclusion, but it considers evidence and different sides.
Meaning
fair and considering both sides
Collocations
balanced view
|balanced report
|balanced account
|balanced assessment
|balanced coverage
|balanced perspective
|balanced approach
|balanced argument
|balanced discussion
|balanced opinion
Synonyms
objective (Stresses basing judgments on facts rather than feelings.)
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even-handed (Emphasizes treating sides or people equally.)
Antonyms
biased (Clearly favors one side.)
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one-sided (Shows only one perspective.)
Themes
media
|education
|society
|communication
Definition
fair; it looks at different sides.
Giving equal or appropriate attention to different opinions, needs, or aspects of a subject; not one-sided.
B2
3
Usage pattern:
[a] balanced [person/individual]
He’s generally a balanced person, even under stress.
Általában kiegyensúlyozott ember, még stresszhelyzetben is.
Try to stay balanced and focus on what you can control.
Próbáld megőrizni a lelki egyensúlyodat, és arra koncentrálj, amit irányítani tudsz.
She seemed calm and balanced throughout the crisis.
Learner examples
She is balanced and calm.
Kiegyensúlyozott és nyugodt.
I want to be more balanced.
Szeretnék kiegyensúlyozottabb lenni.
Common mistake:
In this sense, *balanced* describes a person’s emotions or thinking, not their physical ability to stand steadily.
Meaning
emotionally stable and sensible
Collocations
balanced person
|emotionally balanced
|balanced temperament
|balanced character
|balanced mind
|balanced outlook
|well-balanced individual
|balanced attitude
|balanced response
|balanced judgment
Synonyms
stable (General term for not changing suddenly or dramatically.)
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level-headed (Emphasizes calm, sensible thinking under pressure.)
Antonyms
unstable (Likely to change suddenly or behave unpredictably.)
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erratic (Unpredictable in behavior or mood.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|psychology
Definition
calm and not easily upset.
Mentally and emotionally steady; able to think clearly and respond calmly rather than reacting in an extreme way.
B1
4
Usage pattern:
balanced on [something]
The glass was balanced on the edge of the sink.
A pohár a mosogató szélén egyensúlyozott.
He held the ladder so it stayed balanced and safe.
Tartotta a létrát, hogy az stabilan és biztonságosan álljon.
The sculpture looks delicate, but it’s perfectly balanced.
Learner examples
The box is balanced on the chair.
A doboz a széken egyensúlyoz.
She stood balanced on one foot.
Fél lábon egyensúlyozott.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse *balanced* where *steady* is more natural (e.g., 'a steady table'). *Balanced* often suggests careful positioning.
Meaning
steady and not likely to fall
Collocations
balanced on one leg
|balanced on the edge
|perfectly balanced
|carefully balanced
|balanced position
|balanced posture
|balanced stance
|balanced load
|balanced weight
|balanced platform
Synonyms
steady (More general; not moving or shaking.)
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stable (Emphasizes not tipping or falling.)
Antonyms
unsteady (Not firm; likely to wobble or fall.)
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wobbly (Shaking or moving from side to side.)
Themes
daily_life
|sports
|physics
Definition
steady; not falling over.
In a position where weight is evenly supported so that something does not tip, fall, or wobble.
B2
5
Usage pattern:
[a] balanced [team/workload/mix]
It’s a balanced team, with strong defense and attack.
Ez egy kiegyensúlyozott csapat, erős védelemmel és támadójátékkal.
We’re trying to create a more balanced workload across the group.
Igyekszünk egyenletesebben elosztani a munkaterhelést a csoporton belül.
The design feels balanced, with no single element taking over.
Learner examples
The game was balanced.
A játék kiegyensúlyozott volt.
We need a balanced mix of skills.
Különböző készségek kiegyensúlyozott kombinációjára van szükségünk.
Common mistake:
In competition, *balanced* does not necessarily mean 'tied'—it means neither side is much stronger.
Meaning
evenly matched or evenly distributed
Collocations
balanced team
|balanced lineup
|balanced workload
|balanced schedule
|balanced mix
|balanced distribution
|balanced design
|balanced composition
|balanced portfolio
|balanced structure
Synonyms
even (Short, common word; can sound less specific.)
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well-matched (Used especially for teams or opponents.)
Antonyms
lopsided (Strongly unequal; one side clearly dominates.)
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uneven (Not equally distributed.)
Themes
work
|sports
|society
Definition
even; not too much on one side.
Having parts, forces, responsibilities, or strengths that are fairly equal or well distributed so no one side dominates.
B2
BUSINESS
6
Usage pattern:
[a] balanced [budget/account/ledger/books]
The city is required to submit a balanced budget each year.
A városnak minden évben kiegyensúlyozott költségvetést kell benyújtania.
By the end of the month, her accounts were balanced.
A hónap végére sikerült egyeztetnie a számláit.
The auditor confirmed that the books were balanced.
Learner examples
We need a balanced budget.
Kiegyensúlyozott költségvetésre van szükségünk.
Her account is balanced now.
Most már rendben van a számlája egyenlege.
Common mistake:
A *balanced budget* means no deficit; it does not necessarily mean the budget is 'fair' or 'good'.
Meaning
financial totals equal; no deficit
Collocations
balanced budget
|balanced account
|balanced books
|balanced ledger
|balanced accounts
|balanced finances
|balanced statement
|balanced balance sheet
|keep the books balanced
|a balanced figure
Synonyms
reconciled (Often used when figures have been checked and match.)
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even (Informal in finance; means no net gain or loss.)
Antonyms
in deficit (Spending is greater than income.)
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overdrawn (Account has less than zero available.)
Themes
money
|business
Definition
with equal totals; not in deficit.
Having debits and credits equal, or income and spending equal, so that the final total shows no difference.
B2
TECHNICAL
7
rendezett
B2
Usage pattern:
[a] balanced [chemical equation]
Make sure the chemical equation is balanced before you move on.
Mielőtt továbbmész, győződj meg róla, hogy a kémiai egyenlet rendezve van.
The equation isn’t balanced because oxygen atoms don’t match.
Az egyenlet nincs rendezve, mert az oxigénatomok száma nem egyezik.
Once it’s balanced, you can calculate the quantities.
Learner examples
This equation is balanced.
Ez az egyenlet rendezett.
I balanced the chemical equation.
Rendeztem a kémiai egyenletet.
Common mistake:
In chemistry, *balanced* refers to atom counts, not to having equal numbers of molecules.
Meaning
correctly matched in a chemical equation
Collocations
balanced equation
|balanced chemical equation
|balanced reaction
|properly balanced
|balance the equation
|balanced half-equations
|balanced formula
|balanced stoichiometry
|balanced coefficients
|a balanced reaction equation
Synonyms
correct (General word; does not specify the chemistry rule.)
Antonyms
unbalanced (Atom counts do not match on both sides.)
Themes
education
|science
Definition
correct because both sides match in atoms.
Having the same number of each type of atom on both sides of a chemical equation.
C1
TECHNICAL
8
Usage pattern:
[a] balanced [sound/mix/audio]
The vocals sit nicely in a balanced mix.
Az ének szépen illeszkedik a kiegyensúlyozott mixbe.
Her headphones sounded unbalanced until she fixed the settings.
A fejhallgatója hangzása kiegyensúlyozatlan volt, amíg nem javított a beállításokon.
The engineer aimed for a balanced stereo image.
Learner examples
The sound is balanced now.
Most már kiegyensúlyozott a hangzás.
Common mistake:
In audio, *balanced* usually means evenly set, not 'good quality' in general.
Meaning
adjusted so levels are even
Collocations
balanced sound
|balanced mix
|balanced audio
|balanced levels
|balanced output
|balanced signal
|well-balanced mix
|balanced headphones
|balanced line
|balanced stereo image
Synonyms
even (General word; less technical.)
Antonyms
uneven (One side or part is noticeably stronger.)
Themes
music
|technology
|media
Definition
set so the left and right (or parts) are even.
Adjusted so that two sides or channels have equal strength or the overall output is even, especially in sound, music, or recording.
VERB
B1
9
egyensúlyoz
B1
Usage pattern:
balanced [something] on [something]
He balanced the tray on his fingertips as he walked.
Menet közben az ujjhegyein egyensúlyozta a tálcát.
She balanced a book on her head during the exercise.
A gyakorlat során egy könyvet egyensúlyozott a fején.
The child balanced on one foot for a few seconds.
Learner examples
He balanced the glass on the table edge.
Az asztal szélén egyensúlyozta a poharat.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *balanced* without an object; in this verb sense, it usually needs what you balanced.
Meaning
kept steady in a position
Collocations
balanced a tray
|balanced the box
|balanced a book on his head
|balanced on one foot
|balanced carefully
|balanced it on
|balanced the load
|balanced the pole
|balanced the ladder
|balanced the stack
Synonyms
steadied (Emphasizes stopping movement or shaking.)
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supported (Focuses on holding up the weight.)
Antonyms
dropped (Let it fall.)
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tipped (Made it lean so it might fall.)
Themes
daily_life
Definition
put or hold something so it does not fall.
Past tense or past participle of balance: held or placed something so it stayed steady and did not fall.
VERB
B2
10
Usage pattern:
balanced [something] against [something]
The accountant balanced the accounts at the end of the quarter.
A könyvelő a negyedév végén egyeztette a főkönyvi számlákat.
She balanced the risks against the potential rewards.
Mérlegelte a kockázatokat a lehetséges előnyökkel szemben.
They balanced cost and quality when choosing a supplier.
Learner examples
I balanced the pros and cons.
Mérlegeltem az előnyöket és a hátrányokat.
He balanced the budget.
Kiegyensúlyozta a költségvetést.
Common mistake:
With *against*, *balanced* means 'weighed/compared', not physical balance.
Meaning
made two amounts equal or offset
Collocations
balanced the accounts
|balanced the budget
|balanced costs against benefits
|balanced risk against reward
|balanced work and family
|balanced priorities
|balanced the figures
|balanced the books
|balanced pros and cons
|balanced competing demands
Synonyms
reconciled (Used especially for making financial figures match.)
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weighed (Emphasizes careful comparison before deciding.)
Antonyms
ignored (Did not consider the opposing factor.)
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miscalculated (Got the totals wrong so they did not match.)
Themes
business
|money
|decision_making
Definition
made totals match, or compared two things to decide.
Past tense or past participle of balance: made totals match, or considered two opposing things so that one is compared with or counteracts the other.
Grammar
Dictionary form
balanced
IPA
GB/bˈælənst/
US/bˈælənst/
Syllables & stress
bal - anced (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (bal)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: balanced
Word family
Expressions
balanced approach
1/bˈælənst əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
method considering different needs
a sensible method that is not extreme.
Examples
- We need a balanced approach to remote work.
- The teacher takes a balanced approach to discipline.
- A balanced approach can protect both growth and safety.
Learner examples
- We should take a balanced approach.
balanced budget
1/bˈælənst bˈʌd͡ʒɪt/
fixed phrase
business
spending equals income
a budget with no deficit.
Examples
- The school is required to present a balanced budget.
- They raised fees to achieve a balanced budget.
- A balanced budget can be politically difficult during a recession.
Learner examples
- Our town wants a balanced budget.
balanced diet
1/bˈælənst dˈaɪət/
fixed phrase
eating all needed nutrients in right amounts
Eating different types of food in the right amounts to be healthy.
Examples
- A balanced diet is important for children’s growth.
- She tries to maintain a balanced diet even when traveling.
balanced diet
1/bˈælənst dˈaɪət/
fixed phrase
healthy mix of foods
a healthy way of eating with a good mix of foods.
Examples
- Doctors recommend a balanced diet and regular exercise.
- After the holidays, he tried to get back to a balanced diet.
- A balanced diet can help you feel more energetic.
Learner examples
- I try to eat a balanced diet.
balanced equation
1/bˈælənst ɪkwˈeɪʒən/
fixed phrase
technical
chemical equation with matching atoms
a chemical equation where both sides match.
Examples
- The homework asks you to write a balanced equation for the reaction.
- Check whether your equation is balanced before submitting it.
- A balanced equation conserves mass in the reaction.
Learner examples
- This is a balanced equation.
balanced view
1/bˈælənst vjˈu/
fixed phrase
opinion considering both sides
a fair opinion that looks at both sides.
Examples
- Reading different sources can help you form a balanced view.
- He tried to take a balanced view of the disagreement.
- The book offers a balanced view of the period.
Learner examples
- I want a balanced view of the topic.
well-balanced
1/wˈɛl bˈælənst/
fixed phrase
having a good overall balance
balanced in a good way.
Examples
- It’s a well-balanced meal with plenty of vegetables and protein.
- She gave a well-balanced argument for both sides.
- The team is well balanced, with strong players in every position.
Learner examples
- This is a well-balanced meal.