Definitions
- Describing something that lacks proper proportion or balance. - Referring to something that is not symmetrical or well-proportioned. - Talking about something that is not in harmony with its surroundings or context.
- Describing something that is not in proper relation or balance to something else. - Referring to something that is too large or too small in comparison to other elements. - Talking about something that is not appropriate or fitting for a particular situation or context.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of proper balance or proportion.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical objects, designs, or concepts.
- 3Both words suggest a sense of disharmony or imbalance.
- 4Both words have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unproportioned is less common and more archaic than disproportionate.
- 2Degree: Disproportionate suggests a greater degree of imbalance or disproportion than unproportioned.
- 3Relation: Disproportionate implies a comparison or relation to something else, while unproportioned does not necessarily require a comparison.
- 4Form: Unproportioned is an adjective, while disproportionate can be an adjective or a verb.
- 5Connotation: Unproportioned has a more neutral connotation, while disproportionate has a more negative connotation.
Remember this!
Unproportioned and disproportionate are synonyms that describe a lack of proper balance or proportion. However, disproportionate suggests a greater degree of imbalance or disproportion than unproportioned. Additionally, disproportionate implies a comparison or relation to something else, while unproportioned does not necessarily require a comparison.
