disproportionate (Meaning)

Wordnet

disproportionate (a)

out of proportion

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disproportionate (s)

not proportionate

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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.

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

diverse, several, distinctive, mixed, distinct,unequal, particular, unlike,different, varied

equal, tantamount,equal, related, comparable, related, comparable, tantamount, equivalent, equivalent

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.