1. Uneven or disproportionate growth or advancement where different sectors, regions, or aspects develop at significantly different rates
The country's imbalanced development has led to economic disparities between urban and rural areas.
O desenvolvimento desequilibrado do país gerou disparidades econômicas entre áreas urbanas e rurais.
2. In economic or social contexts, unequal progress where certain industries or regions advance while others lag behind
Imbalanced development between coastal and inland regions has created social tension.
O desenvolvimento desequilibrado entre regiões costeiras e do interior criou tensão social.