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 tensions have already led to legal action, with a smaller union representing workers outside the semiconductor division filing an injunction on Tuesday, seeking to block the agreement they say disproportionately favours chip employees.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

But she added that women were disproportionately affected as they were more likely to have had part-time jobs without pensions or caring responsibilities that meant they could not work.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

“Are the relatively dour readings seen in recent months being disproportionately driven by Democrats?” asked Joanne Hus, director of the survey.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

"That's an essential step toward reducing the burden of dementia for everyone, but especially for women, who are disproportionately affected."

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

It had a disproportionately large keyhole in the center.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

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