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 condition induces pain that is disproportionate to the actual initial injury.
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Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Those three upgrades alone eliminate pushing, bagging and daily watering — three tasks that eat up a disproportionate chunk of your weekend.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Black women and girls face a disproportionate level of violence, and families have raised concerns about cases that received too little attention, investigations that lacked urgency and gaps in the system, according to the Office for Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
Seniors account for a disproportionate share of losses The report shows a clear fault line by age.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
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Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Those three upgrades alone eliminate pushing, bagging and daily watering — three tasks that eat up a disproportionate chunk of your weekend.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Black women and girls face a disproportionate level of violence, and families have raised concerns about cases that received too little attention, investigations that lacked urgency and gaps in the system, according to the Office for Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
Seniors account for a disproportionate share of losses The report shows a clear fault line by age.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disproportionate
Adjective
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My concern is that this unequal distribution of inheritance would drive my daughters even further apart.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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From that time, the community has shrunk for various reasons, including anxiety over unequal treatment — which the government denies, insisting that Jews are allowed to practice their religion openly and without fear of persecution.—
Seyed Rahim Bathaei,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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During the last decade, Parker’s routine has fostered one of the country’s most compelling new music scenes, where players from diverse backgrounds and demographics have converged to create wildly accessible improvised music.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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The vast and diverse plant category of ground covers includes tough, fast-spreading creeping wire vine, drought-tolerant Blue Rug Juniper or Myoporum, and colorful flowering ground covers like iceplant and common periwinkle.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What Makes Steller Sea Lions Different Beyond their size, Steller sea lions have distinctive habits and capabilities.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Images of her outside the hotel were splashed across tabloids, with The Carlyle’s distinctive gold revolving door in the background.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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Culture and Tourism Minister Nuri Ersoy announced this remarkable discovery on social media, describing it as an exemplary work of art featuring a distinct style, according to Turkiye Today.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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Matt Boldy might be one of the most underrated players in the NHL, but yeah, that was one very distinct kicking motion.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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The post-debate reaction from this week has been quite mixed, but there is an overall feeling that nobody really delivered a solid punch.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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Stock futures were little changed, while Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the pool table after the doubleheader defeat, several balls were sitting in a corner pocket.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Parker now has several options to improve an area that hasn’t been a strength in Dallas for a while.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Disproportionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disproportionate. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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