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
Rice said for the holiday, the 82-unit chain sells a disproportionate amount of apparel, particularly polos.
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Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Therefore, those in less-populous states have a disproportionate say in the presidential election.
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Marlow Stern,
Variety,
22 June 2026
In her post, SZA highlighted a disproportionate reliance on the creative output of Black artists by those utilizing generative AI models.
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Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
Together, Ukraine’s tactical, operational, and strategic drone campaigns represent one of the most important military innovations of the conflict and offer a model for how smaller states can impose disproportionate costs on larger adversaries.
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Hunter Lacroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for disproportionate
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Therefore, those in less-populous states have a disproportionate say in the presidential election.
—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
22 June 2026
In her post, SZA highlighted a disproportionate reliance on the creative output of Black artists by those utilizing generative AI models.
—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
Together, Ukraine’s tactical, operational, and strategic drone campaigns represent one of the most important military innovations of the conflict and offer a model for how smaller states can impose disproportionate costs on larger adversaries.
—
Hunter Lacroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for disproportionate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disproportionate
Adjective
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This means the hemispheres are getting very different amounts of sunlight, and days and nights are at their most unequal.
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This unequal setup ensures that migrants and refugees remain contained in the countries least equipped to host them, which only works when aid functions as the grease that keeps the system hobbling along.
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Working with sister stylist duo Chloe and Chenelle Delgadillo, Rodrigo has reconstructed her signature looks to feel softer and more grown-up, with outfits drawing from fashion references just as diverse as her musical taste.
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This is a really fun, diverse set of applications all mysteriously falling under the heading of the positive Grassmannian.
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The Lebanese Australian producer created his distinctive style by blending sounds from the Arab world with hard-hitting bass music.
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Banfield-Norris, who is Jaden’s grandmother, served a softer contrast to her grandkids’ shoes, opting for the elegant Christian Louboutin Senora leopard-print sandals, which feature a distinctive red sole and a T-strap design.
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Both Kalshi and Polymarket argue that trading on their platforms is distinct from gambling.
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Schneider also has some distinct tattoos, including a cherry blossom on her right thigh, stylist scissors on her left inner forearm and a flower on the top of her left foot.
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Having mixed roots himself—his mother came from a Catholic background while his father was Protestant—Rembrandt was likely especially sensitive to sectarian conflict that was raging at the time.
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Attendees of the council meeting on Thursday night had a mixed reaction to the vote.
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Timmy, a humpback whale that was stranded several times in the Baltic Sea this year, captured worldwide interest during a controversial rescue effort.
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Nagamori says several factors are driving this troubling trend.
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“Disproportionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disproportionate. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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