disproportionate (Meaning)
disproportionate (a)
out of proportion
disproportionate (s)
not proportionate
disproportionate (a.)
Not proportioned; unsymmetrical; unsuitable to something else in bulk, form, value, or extent; out of proportion; inadequate; as, in a perfect body none of the limbs are disproportionate; it is wisdom not to undertake a work disproportionate means.
Synonyms & Antonyms of disproportionate
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Synonyms:
- particular
- various
- divergent
- other
- miscellaneous
- dissimilar
- varied
- distinguishable
- distant
- peculiar
- disparate
- different
- unlike
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disproportionate Sentence Examples
- The distribution of wealth in the country was disproportionate, with the majority of the wealth concentrated in the hands of a few individuals.
- The number of female students in STEM fields was disproportionately low compared to male students.
- The impact of climate change on the coastal regions was disproportionately more severe compared to inland areas.
- The death toll from the earthquake was disproportionately higher among the elderly population.
- The allocation of funds for education was disproportionately lower than the allocation for defense in the national budget.
- The disproportionate use of pesticides in agriculture resulted in the contamination of water resources.
- The disproportionate representation of minority communities in the criminal justice system is a persistent issue that needs to be addressed.
- The disproportionate media coverage given to certain news stories can create a distorted public perception of reality.
- The disproportionate burden of unpaid care work often falls on women, contributing to gender inequality.
- The disproportionate loss of biodiversity in tropical rainforests is a major environmental concern requiring urgent action.
FAQs About the word disproportionate
out of proportion, not proportionateNot proportioned; unsymmetrical; unsuitable to something else in bulk, form, value, or extent; out of proportion; inadequate
distinctive,unequal, several, distinct, diverse, mixed, particular, various, divergent, other
equivalent, tantamount, related,equal, equivalent, related, comparable, comparable, tantamount, equal
The distribution of wealth in the country was disproportionate, with the majority of the wealth concentrated in the hands of a few individuals.
The number of female students in STEM fields was disproportionately low compared to male students.
The impact of climate change on the coastal regions was disproportionately more severe compared to inland areas.
The death toll from the earthquake was disproportionately higher among the elderly population.
