disproportionately

[ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃənətli]

disproportionately Definition

• 1. in a way that is too large or too small in comparison to something else
• 2. to an extent that is not fair or reasonable

Using disproportionately: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disproportionately" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The pandemic has affected some communities disproportionately.

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  Women are still disproportionately underrepresented in leadership positions.

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  The wealthy are disproportionately benefiting from the tax cuts.

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  The company's profits have grown disproportionately to its workforce.

disproportionately Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for disproportionately

• unequally
• disproportionally
• imbalanced

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Summary: disproportionately in Brief

'Disproportionately' [ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃənətli] means in a way that is too large or too small in comparison to something else, or to an extent that is not fair or reasonable. It is often used to describe imbalanced situations such as the underrepresentation of certain groups or the unequal distribution of resources. For example, 'The pandemic has affected some communities disproportionately.'