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
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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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Working with endemic and non-endemic brands on collaborations and collections including FootJoy, Jimmy Choo, Curb Your Enthusiasm and adidas, Malbon Golf continues to shine a spotlight on the game, particularly among golf’s growing youth and diverse demographics.—
Michael LoRé,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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After the show ended, many cast members pursued diverse paths in acting, directing, and even politics, each carrying a piece of the show's legacy with them.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 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
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There is a distinct difference between the two eras.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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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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Asian equities delivered mixed performance overnight on hopes that a phone call between President Trump and President Xi would take place this week.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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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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Russia has sharply expanded its own drone and missile production in the past year, allowing for mass attacks using several hundred projectiles at once.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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Mehta added several countries have already incorporated ecocide into their national laws, including France, Ukraine and Belgium.—
Jamie Hailstone,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Disproportionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disproportionate. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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