CEFR C1

disproportionate

adjective

Meaning

Too large or too small in comparison to something else.

Examples

The punishment seemed disproportionate to the minor offense committed.
There is a disproportionate number of students from wealthy families in this program.

Synonyms: uneven, imbalanced, excessive, disproportionate

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disproportionate (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃənət

Definition

Too large or too small in comparison to something else.

Examples

The punishment seemed disproportionate to the minor offense committed.
There is a disproportionate number of students from wealthy families in this program.
The company's success was disproportionate to the small amount of effort they invested.

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