disproportionately

American  

[dis-pruh-pawr-shuh-nit-lee] / ˌdɪs prəˈpɔr ʃə nɪt li /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of disproportionately

disproportionate ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

The problems are compounded by an exodus towards cities by young people, leaving remote settlements such as Kapisillit disproportionately populated by older people.

From Barron's

But losses are disproportionately high among small indigenous groups, especially in economically depressed areas of Siberia and the Far East, such as Sedanka.

From BBC

"The retailer expects e-commerce to disproportionately drive its growth," UBS said, adding that Guggina "has the background and the skill set to lead this effort."

From Barron's

He said while the company absorbed an exogenous shock linked to tariffs, which “disproportionately affecting ad spend from our top retail advertisers, this quarter also underscored where we need to move faster.”

From MarketWatch

Black Altadena residents disproportionately experienced damage from the conflagration, researchers have found.

From Los Angeles Times

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