disproportionate
[dis-pruh-pawr-shuh-nit, -pohr-]
- not proportionate; out of proportion, as in size or number.
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Origin of disproportionate
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unjustifiably, overly, unreasonably, unjustly, too, unfairly, extremely, improperly, inordinately, disproportionately, immensely, unnecessarily, over, ever, overmuch, extravagantly, illegally, indecorously, overfull, excessivelyExamples from the Web for disproportionately
Contemporary Examples
Women and children are disproportionately victims, but they are not alone.
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The work at Art Basel is often interesting, often dull, and disproportionately decorative in nature.
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They disproportionately indict young African-American men, and they usually do it very quickly.
Significantly, those being targeted are disproportionately transgender, and disproportionately people of color.
In 2012 the so-called Bedroom Tax was passed, an under-occupancy penalty that disproportionately hits low-income families.
Historical Examples
Her bridge and single deck-house were disproportionately high.
The Island MysteryGeorge A. Birmingham
In person he was tall, but disproportionately stout for his height.
The Nebuly CoatJohn Meade Falkner
In a crisis little forces are important, disproportionately so.
Large as she was, her face and head were disproportionately big.
Greener Than You ThinkWard Moore
They are characterised by the disproportionately large beak.
Birds of the Indian HillsDouglas Dewar
disproportionate
- out of proportion; unequal
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- chem to undergo or cause to undergo disproportionation
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Word Origin and History for disproportionately
disproportionate
adj.
1550s, from dis- "not" + proportionate. Improportionate in same sense is from late 14c. Related: Disproportionately.
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