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
In the late 1960s and early ’70s, Chicanos in East LA launched a movement, advocating for better education in the Eastside’s public schools and against the war in Vietnam, where a disproportionate number of Chicanos were dying.
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Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, some members of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland have expressed concerns that eliminating itemized deductions would have a disproportionate impact on majority-Black districts in the Washington suburbs.
—Paul Kiefer, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
And immigrants commit a disproportionate share of crime there.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
This has led to protests highlighting the disproportionate lack of attention from both police and the national media when a Black girl goes missing, compared to a white girl.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
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Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, some members of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland have expressed concerns that eliminating itemized deductions would have a disproportionate impact on majority-Black districts in the Washington suburbs.
—Paul Kiefer, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
And immigrants commit a disproportionate share of crime there.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
This has led to protests highlighting the disproportionate lack of attention from both police and the national media when a Black girl goes missing, compared to a white girl.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disproportionate
Adjective
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Advocates for public schools and teachers said eliminating the DOE would be a disaster that would leave children behind in an American education system that’s fundamentally unequal.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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In fact, Davis doesn’t believe adopting a cumulative voting system would fully solve the issue of unequal representation.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The risk is that this policy could stifle innovation and creativity, which thrive in diverse environments.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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These airlines operate a diverse fleet of aircraft with hundreds of connecting flights.—
Guglielmo Lulli,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That distinctive flavor transfers to the rum, as well — Single Estate is clearly a member of the extended Mount Gay family, but its richness, depth and complexity still stand out from the rest of the line.—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The distinctive flavor of oregano grows more pronounced the hotter and drier its growing conditions and is typically best just prior to flowering.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Despite sounding the same, the sewing and cooking meanings may have distinct origins but evolved similarly in English.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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This fantasy set-up is the catalyst for a journey of reconnection for mother and father, May and Cody, across a variety of brilliantly distinct levels.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Democratic embrace of influencers has also yielded mixed early results.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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And in spite of early mixed reviews, it's become a staple in the rom-com canon, thanks in large part of Roberts and Gere's undeniable onscreen chemistry.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Prior to the deadline, Sweeney also dealt away three other players who have been important parts of the team’s identity for the last several years — Boston-area native Charlie Coyle, physical impending free agent Trent Frederic and blue-line mainstay Brandon Carlo.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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With the Max relaunch, the service became one of several streamers with blue branding, landing somewhere between the darker shades of Disney+ and the bright flares of Paramount+ and Amazon’s Prime Video.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Disproportionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disproportionate. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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