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disproportionately
This term carries a strong connotation of unfairness or imbalance. It is frequently employed in sociological, economic, and legal contexts to highlight systemic inequalities or skewed distributions of resources and burdens. While it can describe any mathematical imbalance, its pragmatic use often implies a critical perspective on a situation that is perceived as unjust or illogical.
In sentence construction, it often functions as an intensifier for adjectives such as large, small, high, or low. When used alone, it modifies a verb to indicate that the action is occurring at a rate or scale that does not align with the expected ratio.
Meanings
Examples
Low income families are disproportionately affected by the rise in food prices.
The head of the statue is disproportionately large compared to the body.
Why is this tiny task taking up a disproportionately large amount of my time?
The punishment seems disproportionately harsh for such a minor offense.
Certain ethnic groups are disproportionately represented in the prison population.
I reacted disproportionately to his comment because I was already stressed.
The company spends a disproportionately high percentage of its budget on marketing.
The weight of the armor is disproportionately distributed, making it hard to walk.