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
As per a report in K League United, the K League board said at its annual summit in Seoul this week that the restrictions on a specialised position had led to a disproportionate rise in wages, leading for the ban to be removed.
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Colin Millar, New York Times, 20 June 2025
One, from consulting firm McKinsey & Co., pointed to a deepening of the racial economic divide because a disproportionate number of low-wage jobs are held by people of color.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2025
High performers begin to feel invisible despite carrying disproportionate responsibility, a recipe for disengagement and eventual departure.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The projection sharply contrasts with the Congressional Budget Office's assessment of the House version of the bill, which estimates a deficit increase of up to $2.8 trillion over the same period and warns of disproportionate impacts on low-income Americans.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
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Colin Millar, New York Times, 20 June 2025
One, from consulting firm McKinsey & Co., pointed to a deepening of the racial economic divide because a disproportionate number of low-wage jobs are held by people of color.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2025
High performers begin to feel invisible despite carrying disproportionate responsibility, a recipe for disengagement and eventual departure.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The projection sharply contrasts with the Congressional Budget Office's assessment of the House version of the bill, which estimates a deficit increase of up to $2.8 trillion over the same period and warns of disproportionate impacts on low-income Americans.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disproportionate
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These could include actively promoting a diverse workforce of qualified employees from different backgrounds as well as work to remove barriers that have historically led to unequal outcomes.—
Michael Posner,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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But unequal access to land has locked in deep disparities along the fault lines of race, class, and gender.—
Michael Albertus,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Explore vibrant art displays in Saugatuck The diverse local art scene includes galleries, exhibits, studios and public art installations.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
13 July 2025
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The menu offers a diverse selection, from classic pizzas and pastas to burgers, sandwiches, steaks, salmon, and fresh salads.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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The response was immediate: many believed the artifact resembled the base of a Clovis point—a distinctive stone tool crafted by Paleoindian peoples more than 12,000 years ago.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
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The Phoenix Financial Center, a distinctive office complex in central Phoenix, is slated for a major renovation.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
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Linkin Park manages to push three distinct projects north on the same chart at the same time, as consumption of the Grammy-winning act’s catalog continues to grow.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Among the graffiti was a drawing of a crying woman with a distinct Flavian period hairstyle, as well as the Greek alphabet.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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The Mongolian Filet is a great dish for sharing, a 10-ounce Angus beef tenderloin served on a piping-hot skillet with sauteed scallions, bean sprouts, mixed mushrooms and a sweet Szechuan sauce poured tableside.—
Michelle Stark,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 July 2025
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The Trump administration continued to send Americans mixed signals on who is exempt from its massive effort to remove millions of undocumented immigrants out of the country.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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The policy applies to immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally over the past several decades, including under previous administrations.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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The film screened at over 30 international festivals, snagging several awards for its script and direction.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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“Disproportionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disproportionate. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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