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
The lines are indexed to show equivalent growth, even if the numbers are disproportionate.
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Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The measure was condemned for its disproportionate impact on African Americans, who were more likely to possess crack than the more expensive cocaine.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
Women Borrowers Bear Disproportionate Loan Debt Burden Women hold a disproportionate share of student debt, making the financial impact of student loans especially severe.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
In March 2022, the NYPD launched its Neighborhood Safety Teams to focus on gun violence prevention in areas that account for a disproportionate number of citywide shootings.
—Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disproportionate
Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The measure was condemned for its disproportionate impact on African Americans, who were more likely to possess crack than the more expensive cocaine.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
Women Borrowers Bear Disproportionate Loan Debt Burden Women hold a disproportionate share of student debt, making the financial impact of student loans especially severe.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
In March 2022, the NYPD launched its Neighborhood Safety Teams to focus on gun violence prevention in areas that account for a disproportionate number of citywide shootings.
—Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disproportionate
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According to the World Bank, South Africa remains the world's most unequal country.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
12 May 2025
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Power dynamics in abusive relationships are unequal and attempting to resolve issues through conversation can often provoke further conflict, especially when one partner uses communication as a means to control or manipulate the other.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Answering these questions requires a diverse set of tools that were not yet invented when the site was first researched in the 1960s.—
Michael Ray Taylor,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 May 2025
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While teams can double or triple up on each kit before a run, that’s not a good idea either; a diverse selection of loadouts affords more varied interactions that will benefit the group as a whole.—
Jason Fanelli,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2025
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What Is 'Real Housewives Of Rhode Island'? While the franchise is best known for the drama, luxury and personal narratives that unfold in cities like Beverly Hills and Atlanta, Bravo hopes that The Real Housewives of Rhode Island will offer a distinctive Northeastern flavor.—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Bottled at 93 proof, Lucky 13 undergoes proofing with Widow Jane’s famous limestone water from Rosendale Mines, giving it a distinctive mineral complexity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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One of the most effective ways to do this is by specializing in client segments with distinct financial needs, values, and life experiences.—
Jason Katz,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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The timber and the distinct design spoke of finality.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
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Disney's recent efforts to spin these tales into live-action epics have had mixed results, however, to say the least.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
EW.com,
10 May 2025
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Now in its 20th year, the $50,000 award honors Saar for her profound contributions to African American art, and her decades-long commitment to exploring identity, history, and the Black experience through sculpture, installation, and mixed media.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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How often inmate escapes occur is dependent on several factors, Bryce Peterson, a senior research scientist at The Center for Justice Research and Innovation, told CBS News.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Fans shared several videos of Pascal’s antics at the famed festival, where the actor could be seen laughing and playfighting with Phoenix, 50, smiling with Stone, 36, and — as per usual — being the life of the party.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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“Disproportionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disproportionate. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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