as in unequal
having or showing a difference that is not fair, reasonable, or expected; too large or too small in relation to something
He believes that middle-class people bear a disproportionate share of the tax burden. A disproportionate number of the students are poor.
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Recent Examples of disproportionate
So after that he was met with disproportionate force.
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Peter D'abrosca , Cb Cotton, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Immigrants make up a disproportionate share of Florida’s workforce, particularly in essential sectors of the state’s economy.
—Matt Brooks, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2025
As well as their disproportionate power requirement, small acoustic tags transmit at a higher frequency than larger tags.
—Moira Donovan, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 July 2025
For women, who still carry disproportionate domestic loads, burnout is three times more likely.
—Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Peter D'abrosca , Cb Cotton, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Immigrants make up a disproportionate share of Florida’s workforce, particularly in essential sectors of the state’s economy.
—Matt Brooks, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2025
As well as their disproportionate power requirement, small acoustic tags transmit at a higher frequency than larger tags.
—Moira Donovan, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 July 2025
For women, who still carry disproportionate domestic loads, burnout is three times more likely.
—Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for disproportionate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disproportionate
Adjective
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Since the first South African diamond was discovered in 1867, mining has played an outsized role in shaping the country and its uniquely unequal society.—
Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
23 Aug. 2025
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On paper the districts are equal in population; in practice the map assigns unequal electoral weight across racial lines.—
Vince Perez,
Time,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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With a passion for the food industry, the restaurant sets itself apart from traditional Chinese eateries by offering a diverse menu that includes exotic Asian dishes, Southern-American favorites, and Cajun seafood.—
Jayla Webb
August 18,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Aug. 2025
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Having such a diverse array of colleges, universities and ongoing education that brings people into this city and invests in their growth.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The robber was seen in the surveillance footage wearing distinctive blue and white high-top shoes, the affidavit states.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Aug. 2025
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In general, the only ways to date sediments are if there’s a layer of volcanic ash in them, or by distinctive fossils in the sediments.—
Howard Lee,
ArsTechnica,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Each provider offers distinct benefits, from low introductory prices to high-speed fiber connections.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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These new colorways maintain the model’s multi-texture dial construction while offering distinct visual identities with unique color tones and finishes.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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However, research is mixed, with some studies finding benefits and others showing no effect.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
14 Aug. 2025
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The monthly consumer price index was mixed, showing some impacts from tariffs but some price declines in large categories.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
13 Aug. 2025
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To date, no school official has been held accountable over their role in the shooting, though several parents continue to push for holding the school liable.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The Dodgers have been without closer Tanner Scott and setup reliever Kirby Yates for several weeks and may lack them this weekend.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Disproportionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disproportionate. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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