Definitions
- Describing something that is not in proportion or balance. - Referring to a lack of symmetry or harmony. - Talking about something that is not consistent with the expected relationship between two or more things.
- Describing something that is not in proportion or balance. - Referring to a lack of fairness or equality. - Talking about something that is not consistent with the expected relationship between two or more things.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not in proportion or balance.
- 2Both words refer to a lack of consistency in the relationship between two or more things.
- 3Both words can be used to describe physical or abstract concepts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unproportional is less common than disproportionate and is often considered non-standard or incorrect usage.
- 2Connotation: Unproportional is more neutral in connotation, while disproportionate has a negative connotation of unfairness or inequality.
- 3Scope: Disproportionate is broader in scope and can be used to describe a wider range of situations than unproportional.
- 4Formality: Disproportionate is more formal than unproportional and is often used in academic or legal contexts.
Remember this!
Unproportional and disproportionate are synonyms that describe something that is not in proportion or balance. However, unproportional is less common and considered non-standard usage, while disproportionate has a negative connotation of unfairness or inequality and is more formal in usage. Both words can be used to describe physical or abstract concepts that lack consistency in their relationship.
