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
Small touches do disproportionate work here, with fresh flowers, new towels and a scented candle able to shift the energy of a familiar space in minutes.
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Portugal’s influence on arguably the team of the decade, the back-to-back European champions, is, once again, disproportionate for a nation of its size.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 June 2026
If a location generates a disproportionate number of police service calls, that’s not enough to compel the city to take action.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
The group, formed in 2023, demands greater political rights for people of Kashmir and the abolition of the refugee seats on the grounds that the refugees have disproportionate influence.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Portugal’s influence on arguably the team of the decade, the back-to-back European champions, is, once again, disproportionate for a nation of its size.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 June 2026
If a location generates a disproportionate number of police service calls, that’s not enough to compel the city to take action.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
The group, formed in 2023, demands greater political rights for people of Kashmir and the abolition of the refugee seats on the grounds that the refugees have disproportionate influence.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disproportionate
Adjective
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This means the hemispheres are getting very different amounts of sunlight, and days and nights are at their most unequal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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This unequal setup ensures that migrants and refugees remain contained in the countries least equipped to host them, which only works when aid functions as the grease that keeps the system hobbling along.—
Kelsey Norman,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Inglewood is already diverse — most residents are Latino or Black, and nearly a third are immigrants.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The potential benefits of more inclusive workplaces are 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals better placed to develop and produce diverse Canadian stories to more accurately reflect multicultural audiences at home and worldwide.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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For her first appearance at the Royal Ascot in three years, Middleton paired the neutral, beige heels with a bright yellow Roksanda dress featuring a distinctive bow detail at the shoulder and a midi-length skirt.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Unlike many symmetrical cuts, the pear shape has a distinctive sense of direction, creating movement and lending a stronger visual identity.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Both Kalshi and Polymarket argue that trading on their platforms is distinct from gambling.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Schneider also has some distinct tattoos, including a cherry blossom on her right thigh, stylist scissors on her left inner forearm and a flower on the top of her left foot.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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Many with mixed backgrounds switched allegiances when turning senior, following their heart – or their ambition.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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For many Haitian fans, there were mixed emotions in a country that has long had a soft spot for Brazil’s soccer team.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Timmy, a humpback whale that was stranded several times in the Baltic Sea this year, captured worldwide interest during a controversial rescue effort.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Nagamori says several factors are driving this troubling trend.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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“Disproportionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disproportionate. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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