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
As per a report in K League United, the K League board said at its annual summit in Seoul this week that the restrictions on a specialised position had led to a disproportionate rise in wages, leading for the ban to be removed.
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Colin Millar, New York Times, 20 June 2025
One, from consulting firm McKinsey & Co., pointed to a deepening of the racial economic divide because a disproportionate number of low-wage jobs are held by people of color.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2025
High performers begin to feel invisible despite carrying disproportionate responsibility, a recipe for disengagement and eventual departure.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The projection sharply contrasts with the Congressional Budget Office's assessment of the House version of the bill, which estimates a deficit increase of up to $2.8 trillion over the same period and warns of disproportionate impacts on low-income Americans.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
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Colin Millar, New York Times, 20 June 2025
One, from consulting firm McKinsey & Co., pointed to a deepening of the racial economic divide because a disproportionate number of low-wage jobs are held by people of color.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2025
High performers begin to feel invisible despite carrying disproportionate responsibility, a recipe for disengagement and eventual departure.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The projection sharply contrasts with the Congressional Budget Office's assessment of the House version of the bill, which estimates a deficit increase of up to $2.8 trillion over the same period and warns of disproportionate impacts on low-income Americans.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disproportionate
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These could include actively promoting a diverse workforce of qualified employees from different backgrounds as well as work to remove barriers that have historically led to unequal outcomes.—
Michael Posner,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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But unequal access to land has locked in deep disparities along the fault lines of race, class, and gender.—
Michael Albertus,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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His diverse family was the main motivation for applying to medical school.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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The Back Roads and Byways of America No matter your destination, the back roads and byways of America are sure to showcase the diverse landscapes and cultural heritage of the United States.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Some patients also develop distinctive rashes, particularly those associated with Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
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The Phoenix Financial Center, a distinctive office complex in central Phoenix, is slated for a major renovation.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
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Linkin Park manages to push three distinct projects north on the same chart at the same time, as consumption of the Grammy-winning act’s catalog continues to grow.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Among the graffiti was a drawing of a crying woman with a distinct Flavian period hairstyle, as well as the Greek alphabet.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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The Mongolian Filet is a great dish for sharing, a 10-ounce Angus beef tenderloin served on a piping-hot skillet with sauteed scallions, bean sprouts, mixed mushrooms and a sweet Szechuan sauce poured tableside.—
Michelle Stark,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 July 2025
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Spokespeople for the state's two largest electric utilities — Arizona Public Service Co. and Salt River Project — suggested their respective utilities remained committed to mixed energy portfolios to meet future power needs.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
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The girl group, which includes members from several different nations but which is based in Los Angeles, made fans wait almost a year before sharing its new short project, Beautiful Chaos.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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But Prevost, who was prior general, came several times.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
1 July 2025
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“Disproportionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disproportionate. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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