Synonyms of disproportionate

disproportionate

adjective

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.

Related Words

• unequal
• diverse
• distinctive
• distinct
• mixed
• several
• different
• divergent
• disparate
• distant
• varied
• distinguishable
• dissimilar
• particular
• various
• other
• unlike
• peculiar
• miscellaneous
• sundry
• variant
• nonidentical
• unalike
• single
• differentiable
• individual
• discriminable
• alternative
• divers
• alternate

Dissimilar Words

• equal
• equivalent
• related
• comparable
• tantamount
• analogous
• uniform
• homogeneous
• same
• similar
• akin
• homologous
• homogenous
• selfsame
• parallel
• identical
• like
• indistinguishable
• kindred
• homological
• kin
• alike

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disproportionate

Without proper controls, productivity gains can unintentionally drive disproportionate cost growth. — Sudipto Dasgupta, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

The 1972 return of Okinawa's sovereignty to Japan did little to diminish the number of US bases on the island, leading to the disproportionate burden it is saddled with today. — CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

Israel’s campaign, which officials have argued is necessary for national security, has killed more than 74,000 people, according to Palestinian health ministry figures, and been described as disproportionate by critics. — Allegra Goodwin, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Opponents say the new terminal would undermine years of progress cleaning up the air in the neighboring area, which has long experienced disproportionate pollution due to its proximity to the port and other industry. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026