Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
top-heavy
adjective
/ˈtɒpˌhɛvi/
Definition
Having a heavy top part that makes it unstable or unbalanced.
Examples
- The top-heavy tower swayed dangerously in the wind.
- He had a top-heavy dress that made it hard to walk.
- Her top-heavy organization struggled to maintain balance in its operations.
Meaning
The term describes an object or structure that is significantly heavier at the top than at the bottom, which can lead to a risk of tipping over.
Synonyms
- unbalanced
- unstable
- lopsided
- overloaded
