disproportionately

[dis-pruh-pawr-shuh-nit-lee]

adverb

1. in a way that is out of proper relation with something else in size, number, importance, etc..

   We often allow the minor inconveniences of life—such as traffic jams or technology breakdowns—to disproportionately impact our happiness.

Word History and Origins

Origin of disproportionately¹

disproportionate ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

The primary reason black residents weren’t disproportionately likely to be crime victims—despite this high rate of intraracial crime—is that there are comparatively few crimes committed against black victims by white offenders.

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There’s a circulating misconception that stablecoins would disproportionately harm community and agricultural banks.

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Many immigrants, whether they enter the U.S. on H-1B or other kinds of visas, have a disproportionately high rate of entrepreneurship.

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The exact cause has not yet been found, but elite athletes appear disproportionately affected by MND.

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Elite athletes are disproportionately affected by MND, with a study of Italian footballers suggesting the rate of the disease is up to six times higher than in the general population.

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