balanced
/ˈbælənst/adjective
उच्चारण बैलन्स्ट
संतुलित
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Asked in previous papers
as synonym
- 1
keeping or showing a balance so that different things or the parts of something exist in equal or correct amounts
संतुलित
- a balanced diet with enough protein and vegetables
- a balanced budget
- Nutritionists recommend a balanced breakfast with fruit, curd and whole grains.
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- The committee tried to present a balanced mix of young and experienced members.
- Is your timetable balanced between study, sleep and exercise?
Synonyms even equal proportionate harmonious well-ordered
Opposite unbalanced uneven lopsided disproportionate
- 2
giving equal attention to all sides of an argument; fair
निष्पक्ष, संतुलित (दृष्टिकोण)
- a balanced report of the dispute
- Good journalism gives a balanced account of both sides.
- The editor insisted on a balanced article that quoted both farmers and officials.
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- I found the debate fair and balanced, so I could make up my own mind.
- Students should write balanced answers, giving points for and against.
Synonyms fair impartial even-handed objective unbiased
Opposite biased one-sided partial prejudiced
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(of a person) calm and sensible
(व्यक्ति) संतुलित, विवेकपूर्ण, स्थिर
- a balanced, mature young woman
- Radhika stays balanced even when the pressure of exams rises.
- Meera is a balanced captain who never loses her temper on the field.
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- He gave a balanced response to the criticism and thanked everyone.
- Children raised with love tend to grow into balanced adults.
Synonyms level-headed stable sensible sane composed
Opposite unbalanced unstable neurotic
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
balanced + noun
Used before a noun, balanced describes a mix in which the parts are in the right proportion, such as a balanced diet.
Noun से पहले 'balanced' ऐसे मिश्रण का वर्णन करता है जिसके अंश सही अनुपात में हों, जैसे balanced diet।
- A balanced diet includes dal, vegetables and fruit.
- The newspaper gave a balanced report of the strike.
balanced (fair) view / account
For opinions or reports, balanced means fair to all sides and not leaning towards one.
विचारों या रिपोर्टों के लिए 'balanced' का अर्थ सभी पक्षों के प्रति निष्पक्ष होना है।
- The judge took a balanced view of the dispute.
balanced (person) = calm and sensible
For a person, balanced means calm, sensible and not extreme in behaviour.
व्यक्ति के लिए 'balanced' का अर्थ शांत, समझदार और व्यवहार में संतुलित है।
- Radhika is a balanced person who stays calm in a crisis.
well-balanced / badly balanced / unbalanced
Add well- for a strong balance and use unbalanced for the opposite; the prefix is un-, not im-.
अच्छे संतुलन के लिए well- जोड़ें और विपरीत के लिए unbalanced लिखें; उपसर्ग un- है, im- नहीं।
- It is a well-balanced team with strong batsmen and bowlers.
- An unbalanced diet can make you weak.
+Collocations 4
balanced + noun
dietbudgetviewapproachteam
- The government presented a balanced budget.
adverb + balanced
perfectlyfinelywellevenlydelicately
- The two sides were finely balanced at half time.
verb + balanced
keep sthstayremainfeellook
- She stayed balanced even when the results were delayed.
balanced + life / lifestyle
lifelifestylemindjudgement
- A balanced life needs both work and rest.
“More examples 5
- The teacher gave a balanced reply to both students.
शिक्षक ने दोनों विद्यार्थियों को संतुलित उत्तर दिया।
- A balanced diet is essential for children who play sports.
खेलने वाले बच्चों के लिए संतुलित आहार आवश्यक है।
- Radhika keeps a balanced routine of study, sleep and exercise.
राधिका पढ़ाई, नींद और व्यायाम की संतुलित दिनचर्या रखती है।
- The report is a balanced account of the villagers' complaints.
रिपोर्ट ग्रामीणों की शिकायतों का संतुलित विवरण है।
- The two parties are evenly balanced in the Assembly.
विधानसभा में दोनों दल लगभग बराबर संख्या में हैं।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ He takes a balance diet.
✓ He takes a balanced diet.
The adjective needed before diet is balanced, with -ed.
Diet से पहले विशेषण 'balanced' (-ed के साथ) चाहिए।
✗ She tries to balance between study and play.
✓ She tries to balance study and play.
Balance is a transitive verb here and takes its objects directly, without between.
यहाँ 'balance' सकर्मक क्रिया है और अपनी objects को सीधे लेती है, between के बिना।
✗ She gave a balance opinion on the matter.
✓ She gave a balanced opinion on the matter.
Before a noun use the adjective balanced, not the noun balance.
Noun से पहले विशेषण 'balanced' आता है, noun 'balance' नहीं।
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
even equal proportionate harmonious well-ordered fair impartial even-handed objective unbiased level-headed stable sensible sane composed
Antonyms
unbalanced uneven lopsided disproportionate biased one-sided partial prejudiced unstable neurotic
AaSpelling
bal·anced
With one l and -anced (not 'ballanced' or 'balansed'); the noun and verb balance.
एक l और अंत में -anced ('ballanced' या 'balansed' गलत है); noun और verb balance।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
A balanced diet, a balanced view, a balanced budget, balance of power, balance of payments.
Collocations: a balanced diet (संतुलित आहार), a balanced view (निष्पक्ष दृष्टिकोण), a balanced budget (संतुलित बजट), balance of power (शक्ति-संतुलन), balance of payments (भुगतान-संतुलन)।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
A balanced diet contains carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water.
संतुलित आहार में carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre और पानी होते हैं।