SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
disproportionate
adjective
Too large, small, or unequal in relation to something else.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Out of proper proportion
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Usage distinction
Return to topExcessive fits an oversized share; disproportionate can also describe something relatively too small.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See disproportionate in use
The minor repair consumed a disproportionate share of the budget.
A neighborhood festival offered volunteers meal vouchers commensurate with the length of their shifts. During planning, Priya noticed that one team carried a disproportionate share of the setup work.
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