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
Studies have found that the closures of local branches by larger and smaller banks across the U.S. have a disproportionate negative effect on those living in the country's rural areas, disabled people, individuals on low-income, and racially diverse communities.
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
The tech elites hold a disproportionate amount of leverage in their ability to influence elections through massive donations.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
Unicorn companies are having a disproportionate impact on the startup ecosystems of Europe and Israel, according to research published this week by venture capital firm Accel and data provider Dealroom.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
But Kennedy didn’t appear to publicly address a Native health program using traditional medicine and foods to tackle disproportionate rates of conditions such as diabetes and liver disease.
—Devna Bose, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disproportionate
John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
The tech elites hold a disproportionate amount of leverage in their ability to influence elections through massive donations.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
Unicorn companies are having a disproportionate impact on the startup ecosystems of Europe and Israel, according to research published this week by venture capital firm Accel and data provider Dealroom.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
But Kennedy didn’t appear to publicly address a Native health program using traditional medicine and foods to tackle disproportionate rates of conditions such as diabetes and liver disease.
—Devna Bose, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disproportionate
Adjective
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The challenge is not the technology itself but rather unequal access to it.—
Sam Sammane,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But despite the canal’s financial success, Panama today is one of the most unequal countries in Latin America.—
Whitney Eulich,
Christian Science Monitor,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Colleges must find ways to balance their budgets while effectively meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse and financially disadvantaged student body.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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On one hand, institutions with robust financial aid programs may attract a more diverse and talented pool of applicants.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Follow her on LinkedIn Dr. Yasmine Saad, Founder and Director of Psychological Services Dr. Yasmine Saad is advancing psychological care with her distinctive Inner Message Approach®, which treats emotions as meaningful signals rather than problems to eliminate.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Alongside his wife, Doris, Krause spent more than three decades sourcing rare and distinctive set dressing from around the world, curating a collection that remains integral to film and television productions today.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Justice Department is considering a plan to merge the ATF and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), both of which often collaborate but have distinct missions.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The title drop, when a line of dialogue references the film’s title, is a delicate art with a distinct cult following.—
Donald Liebenson,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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Earnings could be driven by slightly higher net interest income, although the performance of other segments could be more mixed.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Previously, the Twins have worn blue tops with blue pants, which drew mixed reviews when it was unveiled last year.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Alongside industry leaders like Chris O’Hara of Stunts Unlimited, Leitch delivered several presentations to the Academy, ultimately leading to the Board of Governors’ vote of approval earlier this week.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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These concerns appeared to strike a chord—at least in part—with U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken, who brought up the issue several times during this week’s fairness hearing over whether to grant the settlement’s final approval.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Disproportionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disproportionate. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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