DISPROPORTIONATE Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

disproportionate

adjective

Definition of disproportionate

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 Pancreatic cancer kills a disproportionate share of the people who get it. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 Others asserted that the legal system often had disproportionate effects on the most vulnerable communities — including minorities, low-income people, and disabled people. — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026 Children under five — some too young to have received their second dose, others unvaccinated by parental choice — account for a fifth of this year’s infections and a disproportionate share of hospitalizations. — A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026 Laurie Groh, a licensed psychotherapist and owner of Shoreside Therapies in Milwaukee, says that helps explain why the change could provoke an emotional reaction disproportionate to its effect on everyday life. — Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disproportionate

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The book is trying to grapple with how extraordinarily unequal the American economy and society has become today.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Muslim organizations, meanwhile, have raised concerns about unequal access to federal security funding at home.

— Alaa Murabit, STAT, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of unequal

Adjective

This reframes California's economic health, highlighting a vibrant, diverse entrepreneurial spirit that continues to shine.

— Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
But a new study has found reliable evidence that this formative process involved more diverse species also making the transition.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of diverse

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These challenging conditions are precisely what make a summer off-road safari such a distinctive way to experience Iceland’s rugged interior.

— Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
Meghna Gulzar has a very distinctive voice and an ability to approach difficult subjects with both restraint and intensity.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of distinctive

Adjective

Lee said her ultimate vision is to use BodyCodes to filter search results for the user, so she will only be served jeans from brands that fit her distinct shape.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Tel-Rea, the Jedi character, is almost entirely melee-focused, but comes with her own entirely distinct skills and combat abilities, essentially requiring you to build your party around her.

— Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of distinct

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Yum reported mixed second-quarter results and said the cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell hit the chain's sales in July, but that trends began to improve.

— Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Open Concepts With more mixed reactions than the other trends, open concepts fill out the top five most controversial design trends.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of mixed

Adjective

On the 582nd Sporticast episode, Kurt Badenhausen and Jacob Feldman fill in for Scott and Eben to break down several recent changes atop sports organizations.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Parton has several posthumous projects to look forward to, one of which is a secret song.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

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