Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
disproportional
Adjective
/ˌdɪs.prəˈpɔː.ʃən.əl/
Definition
Unequal in size, amount, or degree; not proportionate.
Examples
- The funding allocated to the project was disproportional to its actual needs.
- The disproportional representation of certain groups in the study skewed the results.
- Her workload was disproportional to that of her colleagues, leading to feelings of frustration.
Meaning
Disproportional refers to a situation where one part is larger or smaller than it should be compared to another, leading to an imbalance.
Synonyms
- Unequal
- Imbalanced
- Disparate
- Incommensurate
- Out of proportion
