Disproportionate: meaning, definitions and examples

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disproportionate

 

[ ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃ(ə)nət ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

injustice

Excessively large or out of proportion in relation to something.

Synonyms

excessive, incommensurate, unbalanced, unequal

Examples of usage

  • The punishment was disproportionate to the crime.
  • The amount of work expected was disproportionate to the time given.
  • His reaction seemed disproportionate to the situation.
Context #2 | Adjective

size

Not in correct relation or balance.

Synonyms

lopsided, unbalanced, uneven

Examples of usage

  • The disproportionate size of the head compared to the body was striking.
  • The disproportionate number of men to women at the event was noticeable.

Translations

Translations of the word "disproportionate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desproporcional

🇮🇳 असंगत

🇩🇪 unverhältnismäßig

🇮🇩 tidak seimbang

🇺🇦 непропорційний

🇵🇱 nieproporcjonalny

🇯🇵 不釣り合いな

🇫🇷 disproportionné

🇪🇸 desproporcionado

🇹🇷 orantısız

🇰🇷 불균형한

🇸🇦 غير متناسب

🇨🇿 nepoměrný

🇸🇰 neprimeraný

🇨🇳 不成比例的

🇸🇮 nesorazmeren

🇮🇸 ólíkur

🇰🇿 диспропорционалды

🇬🇪 დაუკავშირებელი

🇦🇿 nisbətsiz

🇲🇽 desproporcionado

Word origin

The word 'disproportionate' is derived from the Latin word 'disproportio', which means 'lack of proportion'. The concept of proportion has been a key element in art, architecture, and mathematics for centuries. Injustice and inequality have often been described using the term 'disproportionate' to highlight the imbalance or unfairness in a situation.

See also: disproportion, disproportionally, disproportionately, proportional, proportionally, proportionate, proportionately, proportions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,616, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.