Disproportionally: meaning, definitions and examples

This is actually a less common variant and is often used interchangeably with 'disproportionately', but it can still imply an unbalanced or unfair situation.

• The benefits were handed out disproportionally
• Employees in the lower ranks are disproportionally affected by the budget cuts

When describing something that is not equal or uniform in distribution or occurrence.

• The paint was spread unevenly on the wall
• Resources are distributed unevenly across different regions

When describing a situation where something is unjustly or unreasonably done, often with a sense of moral judgment.

• She felt she was treated unfairly during the interview
• The exam results were unfairly adjusted

When you want to indicate that something is out of proportion in a negative or unbalanced way.

• Women are disproportionately affected by the new policy
• The wealth is distributed disproportionately among the population