disproportionate

adjective
UK: /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃənət/
US: /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃənət/

  1. Too large or small in relation to something else; not in proportion.

    1. The fine was disproportionate to the crime he committed.
    2. The country's vast wealth is disproportionate to the size of its population, creating social challenges.

  2. Not matching or balanced with something else; unequal.

    1. There is a disproportionate number of boys in the class.
    2. Older people suffer a disproportionate amount of serious illness, requiring more healthcare.

Synonyms

inordinate unbalanced unequal lopsided excessive
disproportionate verb

  1. To make something lack proportion; to cause an imbalance.

    1. The artist disproportionates the figure for artistic effect.
    2. An economic crisis disproportionates income distribution and exacerbates social inequality.
disproportionate adverb

  1. To a degree that is too large or small compared to something else.

    1. The punishment was disproportionately severe.
    2. Some groups are disproportionately affected by the new regulations and will need help.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "disproportionate" in English means: Too large or small in relation to something else; not in proportion., Not matching or balanced with something else; unequal..

The phonetic transcription of "disproportionate" is /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃənət/ in British English and /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃənət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "disproportionate": inordinate, unbalanced, unequal, lopsided, excessive.

Example usage of "disproportionate": "The fine was disproportionate to the crime he committed.". More examples on the page.