disproportion

noun
UK: /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃən/
US: /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

  1. A situation where things are unequal or not balanced.

    1. There's a big disproportion between rich and poor in the city.
    2. The disproportion in resources allocated to different departments became a point of contention during the meeting.

  2. The condition of being out of proportion; lack of proper relation in size, quantity, or degree.

    1. The disproportion between effort and reward was demotivating.
    2. Because of the disproportion of effort and reward, workers were not satisfied.

Synonyms

inequality asymmetry disparity difference imbalance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "disproportion" in English means: A situation where things are unequal or not balanced., The condition of being out of proportion; lack of proper relation in size, quantity, or degree..

The phonetic transcription of "disproportion" is /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃən/ in British English and /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "disproportion": inequality, asymmetry, disparity, difference, imbalance.

Example usage of "disproportion": "There's a big disproportion between rich and poor in the city.". More examples on the page.