disproportionate

[dis-pruh-pawr-shuh-nit]

disproportionate Definition

• 1. out of proportion; too much or too little in relation to something else
• 2. not in correct relation or balance

Using disproportionate: Examples

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

• Example

  The punishment was disproportionate to the crime.

• Example

  The amount of work required is disproportionate to the time available.

• Example

  The company's profits are disproportionate to its size.

disproportionate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for disproportionate

• unbalanced
• unequal
• incommensurate
• excessive
• disproportionate to

Antonyms for disproportionate

• proportionate
• balanced
• equal

Phrases with disproportionate

• disproportionate to

  not in correct relation or balance with something else

  Example

  The number of staff is disproportionate to the amount of work that needs to be done.

• disproportionate response

  a response that is too extreme or severe for the situation

  Example

  The country's military launched a disproportionate response to the minor border incident.

• disproportionate impact

  an effect that is too large or too small in relation to the cause

  Example

  The new policy had a disproportionate impact on low-income families.

Origins of disproportionate

from Latin 'dis-' meaning 'apart' + 'proportio' meaning 'proportion'

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Summary: disproportionate in Brief

The term 'disproportionate' [dis-pruh-pawr-shuh-nit] describes something that is out of proportion or not in correct relation or balance. It can refer to an excessive or insufficient amount of something, as in 'The punishment was disproportionate to the crime.' 'Disproportionate' can also be used in phrases like 'disproportionate response,' which means a response that is too extreme or severe for the situation.