disproportionate

adjective

Definition of disproportionatenext
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 Research published in the Psychological Bulletin demonstrates that chronic marital strain and disproportionate emotional labor significantly increase a woman's risk for severe psychological and physical burnout. — Ginger Gentile, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 For a small city, Saarbrücken has disproportionate cultural riches. — Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026 But data from the Asia Pacific Network Information Center (APNIC), the regional internet registry, indicates that scammers represent a disproportionate share of its user base. — ABC News, 30 June 2026 The Sacramento County Grand Jury says the Natomas Unified School District is not adequately serving students with disabilities, with Black students facing disproportionate impacts. — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for disproportionate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disproportionate
  1. unequal
  2. diverse
  3. distinctive
  4. distinct
  5. mixed
  6. several
Adjective
  • The long tail of this policy-legitimacy gap is already visible in populist movements responding to the unequal distribution of benefits from globalization.
    — Nili Gilbert, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Women thus choose to delay having children until the unequal distribution of household work is resolved.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 7 July 2026
Definition of unequal
Adjective
  • The market sees diverse approaches from infrastructure, authorization, and security vendors, alongside consolidation through acquisitions and open-source initiatives.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • The Adayar Eco Park, a green lung that hugs an estuary, is nearby and worth a visit for its diverse flora and fauna.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Definition of diverse
Adjective
  • The wine itself is distinctive due to its high percentage of Cabernet Franc (up to 55 percent), and also known for its long aging potential (15 to 50 years, and more for great vintages).
    — Lewis Chester, Robb Report, 11 July 2026
  • After a fire—rumored to have been set by a disgruntled former suitor of one of the Gangotena daughters—badly damaged the mansion, Italian architects rebuilt it in the early 20th century, giving it its distinctive Neoclassical character.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of distinctive
Adjective
  • Instead of painting a broad picture that included all leading forms of content distribution — movie theaters, broadcast and cable television as well as streaming platforms — the states zeroed in on three distinct slices.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • Data, on the other hand, shows a distinct generational divide.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Definition of distinct
Adjective
  • In Salinas, the hot temperature of 82 degrees came matched the same mark previously reached in 1999, 1979 and 1954 and came mixed with a humidity that was higher than 70%, according to the weather service.
    — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
  • Its charm features a casting of the Liberty Bell and 250 mixed-cut rubies, per Netflix.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
Definition of mixed
Adjective
  • Fans can watch the tournament across several platforms such as beIN Sports, SuperSport, and the CAF TV platform.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
  • Debris from the interceptions fell in several locations but no injuries or damage were reported, the Jordanian Armed Forces said, according to the state news agency Petra.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
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