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
But former President Joe Biden's waning acuity and the disproportionate impact of inflation and the coronavirus pandemic closures on the county's crucial tourism industry were on voters' minds, too, Frostman said.
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Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
These systems have proven capable of inflicting disproportionate damage to conventional forces, operating with stealth, precision and in swarms to overwhelm defenses.
—Hunter Lacroix, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2025
With Beargrass Creek's delicate ecosystem, officials are paying special attention to counteract any disproportionate human impact.
—Ruby Grisin, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2025
Lawmakers and advocates have long complained about the lack of research into fibroids, and especially about their disproportionate impact on Black women.
—Deborah Barfield Berry, USA Today, 16 July 2025
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Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
These systems have proven capable of inflicting disproportionate damage to conventional forces, operating with stealth, precision and in swarms to overwhelm defenses.
—Hunter Lacroix, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2025
With Beargrass Creek's delicate ecosystem, officials are paying special attention to counteract any disproportionate human impact.
—Ruby Grisin, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2025
Lawmakers and advocates have long complained about the lack of research into fibroids, and especially about their disproportionate impact on Black women.
—Deborah Barfield Berry, USA Today, 16 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for disproportionate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disproportionate
Adjective
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The white supremacists who wrote the Texas constitutions of 1866 and 1876 ensured that schooling for Black and white students remained inherently separate and unequal.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Although the plaintiffs argued disabled students seeking to participate in the Educational Freedom Accounts program and attend private schools must agree to the diminishment of their rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the defendants said unequal treatment is not shown.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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The Iranian diaspora is extraordinarily diverse, and political and generational outlooks often transcend religious lines.—
Dan Bilefsky,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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But with over 200 wineries, the Old North State is steadily transforming into one of the country’s most exciting and diverse wine states.—
Claire Volkman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Quantum Computing’s Emerging Capabilities and Threats Quantum computing works by harnessing the distinctive properties of atoms and subatomic particles.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Often mistaken for king snakes or milk snakes, coral snakes display distinctive red, yellow, and black rings encircling their bodies.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Tyr was a god of war, similar—though distinct—to Mars in Roman mythology.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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What has remained distinct is where D.O.s work: disproportionately in rural areas, and in primary care practices.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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Valuation Analysis Block presents a mixed valuation picture compared to market benchmarks.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Ask about foot soaks: While evidence is mixed, some people find that soaking their feet in Epsom salts relieves and reduces pain.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
19 July 2025
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Police have yet to announce any arrests; however, the Cincinnati police union's president said several suspects have been identified.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 July 2025
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In a second snap, the groom dipped his bride in front of a white staircase outdoors as several of their bridesmaids and groomsmen cheered behind them.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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“Disproportionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disproportionate. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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