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
The past week has dramatically highlighted both the disproportionate grip on power by the elderly in American politics -- and the problems with their power.
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Jack Butler, National Review, 25 May 2025
The country's inequality levels – consistently rated by the World Bank as among the worst globally – impact its Black population at a vastly disproportionate rate.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 22 May 2025
As in the case of most celebrity news, or really news in general, the negative version gets disproportionate airtime; disasters and villains sell.
—Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 20 May 2025
There have been instances in which white farmers in the country have been killed in racially motivated attacks, but such crimes do not represent a disproportionate share of the murders in the country, which struggles with a high rate of violent crime.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
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Jack Butler, National Review, 25 May 2025
The country's inequality levels – consistently rated by the World Bank as among the worst globally – impact its Black population at a vastly disproportionate rate.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 22 May 2025
As in the case of most celebrity news, or really news in general, the negative version gets disproportionate airtime; disasters and villains sell.
—Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 20 May 2025
There have been instances in which white farmers in the country have been killed in racially motivated attacks, but such crimes do not represent a disproportionate share of the murders in the country, which struggles with a high rate of violent crime.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disproportionate
Adjective
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That unequal treatment presents a serious problem under current free exercise law.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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The federal lawsuit alleges that Troy violated the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), a federal law protecting individuals and religious institutions from unequal or discriminatory land use regulations.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Her book, Perfect Day Chicago, which highlights the Windy City’s diverse neighborhoods, was just published.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Streaming music services make listening convenient thanks to their vast catalogs, diverse playlists, and expansive device compatibility.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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The animal has a long tail and distinctive tufts of soft hair.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Their selection always includes highly sophisticated and distinctive films that have broadened my cinematic horizons.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Within such simulations, there will be three distinct participant groups: 1.—
Ivan Shvaichenko,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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There is a distinct difference between the two eras.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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This graceful spurge can be planted in mixed containers or grown as a ground cover in full sun or light shade.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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This summery trend started on TikTok, and is characterized by neutral colors, woven textiles, vintage accents, mixed metals, and bold pops of primary colors (yes, tomato red included!).—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, also known as LAHSA, reported last summer that homelessness declined by 2.2% in the city of L.A., the first decrease in several years.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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The administration had previously designated Tren de Aragua as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, while the Justice Department has several indictments accusing Maduro, Cabello and othe top regime members of leading Venezuela’s top narco-trafficking group known as the Soles Cartel.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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“Disproportionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disproportionate. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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