- off-bal|ance
- off-bal|ance «AWF BAL uhns, OF-», adjective, adverb.1. in an unsteady position: »
Patterson, a little off-balance…suddenly went to the floor in the second round (Newsweek).
2. by surprise: »[He] was plainly caught off-balance at the first thrusts from his host on an occasion which…called for informality, friendliness and courtesy (Wall Street Journal).
Useful english dictionary. 2012.