Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
disproportionately
adverb
/ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃənətli/
Definition
In a way that is out of proportion; unequally.
Examples
- We found that the funding was distributed disproportionately across different communities.
- Women are disproportionately affected by the changes in policy.
Meaning
The term refers to something that is not fair or appropriate in terms of size, amount, or degree when compared to something else.
Synonyms
- unequally
- imbalance
- disparately
