Synonyms for

Disproportionately

Verb / ˌdɪsprʌˈpɔ:rʃʌnʌtli: / Another word for disproportionately — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

In a way that is unequal or not balanced.

Synonyms & similar words

proportionately unevenly imbalanced disproportionally unequally lopsidedly unfairly uneven disproportionate incommensurate disproportion inadequate disproportional inordinate unjust unequal excessive unequalled unproportioned

Synonyms by register

Formal

unequally imbalancedly disparately

Informal

way too much way too little out of whack

Literary

unbalancedly skewedly

Antonyms

proportionately equitably fairly evenly equally balancedly

Common collocations

  • disproportionately affect
  • disproportionately large
  • disproportionately high
  • disproportionately impact
  • disproportionately benefit
  • disproportionately represented

Word family

noun disproportion
adjective disproportionate
adverb disproportionately

Usage note

This adverb is used to describe something that is not in proportion to something else. It often implies an unfair or unbalanced distribution.

Example sentences

  1. The cake was cut disproportionately, so some kids got bigger pieces than others.
  2. The teacher gave the students grades that were disproportionately low.
  3. The elephant was disproportionately large compared to the other animals.
  4. The amount of homework given was disproportionately high for such young students.
  5. The basketball team won the game because their star player scored disproportionately more points than the others.

Quotes

  • 'If we don't stand up for what we believe in, we will be disproportionately represented by those that do.' - Simon Sinek
  • 'The cost of college education today is so high that many young people are giving up their dream of going to college, while many others are graduating deeply in debt, and taking their disproportionately high student debt into their new lives.' - Bernie Sanders
  • 'It's very important to me that women are proportionately represented in every branch of science, from engineering to physics.' - Sally Ride

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