disproportionally Definition
in a way that is unequal or imbalanced in relation to something else.
Using disproportionally: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disproportionally" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The pandemic has affected some communities disproportionally more than others.
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The company's profits are distributed disproportionally among its executives.
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The burden of household chores often falls disproportionally on women.
disproportionally Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for disproportionally
- unequally
- disproportionately
- imbalanced
Summary: disproportionally in Brief
The adverb 'disproportionally' [ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃənəli] describes something that is unequal or imbalanced in relation to something else. It is often used to describe situations where one group or individual is affected more than others, as in 'The pandemic has affected some communities disproportionally more than others.'
