as in difference
formal
a state of being different in a way that is not fair, reasonable, or expected
The author does not explain the disproportion between the value of the stones.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of disproportion
In a world of absolute equality, there would be no place left for derangements of disproportion.
—
Elizabeth Barber, Harper's Magazine, 8 Feb. 2024
The impunity of the American police has been achieved by slow accretion through the decades, and with the tacit understanding that it would be deployed in great disproportion against black people.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2023
One type of admirer thinks, Why this disproportion, a master catering to young birds?
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 22 June 2023
The success of the major streaming sites emerges from this disproportion: a one-month subscription costs less than a single movie ticket, and many viewers are willing to accept barely acceptable movies that then come to them without additional charges.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2020
See All Example Sentences for disproportion
Elizabeth Barber, Harper's Magazine, 8 Feb. 2024
The impunity of the American police has been achieved by slow accretion through the decades, and with the tacit understanding that it would be deployed in great disproportion against black people.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2023
One type of admirer thinks, Why this disproportion, a master catering to young birds?
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 22 June 2023
The success of the major streaming sites emerges from this disproportion: a one-month subscription costs less than a single movie ticket, and many viewers are willing to accept barely acceptable movies that then come to them without additional charges.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2020
See All Example Sentences for disproportion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disproportion
Noun
-
The biggest difference between working with Blaine and other clients?—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Mar. 2025
-
While not an enormous difference, those extra minutes sometimes count in the morning rush.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
In fact, some research has shown that consistently using one side of your mouth to eat can strengthen and grow those muscles, potentially leading to subtle imbalances in the lower half of your face.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
28 Mar. 2025
-
Less muscle mass and an imbalance between the front and backs of the thighs could put the knee ligaments at greater risk.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
But there is an important distinction to make between a goalkeeper kicking long and passing long; Maresca’s primary issue is with the former and his desire to avoid simply gifting possession back to the opposition.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
-
That's an important distinction as some other operators currently require a winning wager in order to see a bonus.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
This timing disparity left fans wondering what a match between the two would look like.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
-
Economic freedom liberates families, reduces disparities, stabilizes communities and strengthens democracy.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Adolescents’ awareness of and concerns about inequalities diverged during Trump’s first presidency based on their political views.—
Laura Wray-Lake,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2025
-
Katy’s research is on understanding the micro-mechanisms involved in conflict, emotion, inequality, and crime.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
14 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Disproportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disproportion. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share