Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
disproportionately
adverb
/ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃənətli/
Definition
In a manner that is out of proportion or unequal.
Examples
- The new law affects the poor disproportionately, making it harder for them to access essential services.
- His efforts to improve the community were disproportionately recognized compared to others.
- Some groups were disproportionately impacted by the economic downturn, leading to increased hardships.
Meaning
Used to describe something that is not balanced or fair in terms of scale or amount.
Synonyms
- unequally
- disparately
- imbalanced
- unevenly
- disproportionate
