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
Other arguments against the elimination of the penny come from economists who say that eliminating the one-cent coin would have disproportionate impacts on the poor.
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Chad De Guzman, TIME, 10 Feb. 2025
At the time of his election in 2010, undivided executive power granted the prime minister exceptional authority, and as a result of Hungary’s disproportionate electoral system, Orban’s party, Fidesz, secured a two-thirds majority in the legislature with just 53 percent of the vote.
—BÁlint Madlovics, Foreign Affairs, 10 Feb. 2025
As a result, quite small groups of bipartisan moderates could unite and exercise disproportionate influence.
—Clive Crook, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
The infant and maternal mortality rates and the disproportionate effect on women of color coming out of Louisiana are horrific.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2025
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Chad De Guzman, TIME, 10 Feb. 2025
At the time of his election in 2010, undivided executive power granted the prime minister exceptional authority, and as a result of Hungary’s disproportionate electoral system, Orban’s party, Fidesz, secured a two-thirds majority in the legislature with just 53 percent of the vote.
—BÁlint Madlovics, Foreign Affairs, 10 Feb. 2025
As a result, quite small groups of bipartisan moderates could unite and exercise disproportionate influence.
—Clive Crook, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
The infant and maternal mortality rates and the disproportionate effect on women of color coming out of Louisiana are horrific.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disproportionate
Adjective
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An unequal level of investment has persisted leading to a lack of free or affordable public spaces in communities of color.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
21 Feb. 2025
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Being here can give an impression of political stability and affluence, but many say beneath that veneer lies widespread surveillance, repression and unequal development.—
Guerchom Ndebo,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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In the past few years, Landman has curated a diverse roster, including Laufey, the Chainsmokers, John Ryan, Kenya Grace, and Amy Allen — who recently won songwriter of the year at the 2025 Grammys.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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Living in New Bedford, Mass., a Coastal City Undergoing Transformation The Whaling City, home to a diverse food scene, will soon have a new rail connection to Boston.—
Josh Ocampo,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The price history reflects the challenges of finding a buyer for such a distinctive property.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Now, scientists may have discovered the potential source of that distinctive coloring, overturning a popular theory in the process.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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Resisting the label of fusion, Twitty describes the dish as an homage to flavors that highlights the intersections between distinct culinary traditions.—
Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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This is classic mosaic evolution, where different parts of the anatomy evolve at distinct rates.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Anadolu | Getty Images Salesforce shares fell in extended trading Wednesday on mixed quarterly results and weak guidance.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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Builders are facing a challenging market with mixed economic signals.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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When compared to the data reported over the course of previous flu seasons, the toll this year has already exploded past the totals from the last several flu seasons.—
Harriet Blair Rowan,
The Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2025
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Merging the Postal Service with Commerce could result in several cost-cutting changes, Newsweek reported, with rural areas being hardest hit.—
George Petras,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Disproportionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disproportionate. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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