disproportion

noun

Definition of disproportionnext
as in difference
formal a state of being different in a way that is not fair, reasonable, or expected The author does not explain the disproportion between the value of the stones.

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Recent Examples of disproportion Between the assassination in Sarajevo, the mass slaughter in the trenches, and the stagnant front lines lie disproportions so immense that cause and effect lose all relation. — George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2025 The implications of this enormous disproportion are obvious, given that few governments support more than one or a handful of official languages. — Ross Perlin, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024 Those numbers and disproportion are likely to explode under the new law, in a climate where many people of color oppose Israel’s actions and many members of the Jewish faith see dangerous antisemites behind ugly encounters around Israel. — Ron Kuby, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2024 In a world of absolute equality, there would be no place left for derangements of disproportion. — Becca Rothfeld, Harper's Magazine, 2 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for disproportion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disproportion
  1. difference
  2. distinctness
  3. distinctiveness
  4. imbalance
  5. distinction
  6. disparity
  7. inequality
Noun
  • That difference makes city cars, delivery vehicles and stationary storage more promising applications than long-range EVs.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • But the men have deep differences over many issues that will be difficult to bridge.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of difference
Noun
  • How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?
    — Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
  • However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.
    — Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2025
Definition of distinctness
Noun
  • Yet, Farrow, Martin and Vega nail the distinctiveness of being a millennial.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The first Captain America movie used this quality of his well, but his character’s distinctiveness gradually faded in subsequent Marvel entries.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of distinctiveness
Noun
  • Whether such an imbalance can lead to anything sustainable for a team with visions beyond this uneven start is one thing.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026
  • This is a far larger threat to China’s economy than a mere nuisance of sectoral imbalances.
    — Oliver Melton, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of imbalance
Noun
  • And in another, the person who should have been named top scorer had that distinction taken and given to someone else.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Recognize Different Events Require Different Support A big part of the nuances of workplace expectations around personal circumstances is making finer distinctions between them.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of distinction
Noun
  • Still, data from the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research and the To&Through Project show how the disparities extend beyond high school and into college.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Structured as a six-part anthology, Facing The Numbers explores these disparities through the real-life stories of First Nations people using a bold mix of dance, poetry, and spoken word.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of disparity
Noun
  • The vote was framed by supporters as part of a broader struggle over economic inequality and the political influence of the billionaire class.
    — Tim Fang, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • That portends a world in which economic inequality is accentuated by demographic inequality, with widening fissures within countries and among them.
    — Jesús Fernández-Villaverde, Foreign Affairs, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of inequality

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“Disproportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disproportion. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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