disproportionately

[US]/ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃənətli/
[UK]/ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃənətli/

Translation

adv.to an extent that is too large or too small in comparison with something else

Phrases & Collocations

disproportionately affected

disproportionately high

disproportionately low

disproportionately represented

disproportionately burdened

disproportionately benefited

disproportionately impacted

disproportionately many

disproportionately few

disproportionately large

Example Sentences

the restaurant was disproportionately expensive for the quality of the food.

minority groups are often disproportionately affected by poverty.

the new policy will disproportionately impact low-income families.

the burden of childcare often falls disproportionately on women.

the media disproportionately focuses on negative news stories.

the company's profits increased disproportionately compared to its employees' wages.

the risks were disproportionately high given the potential rewards.

the criticism was disproportionately directed at the junior staff.

the funding was disproportionately allocated to certain departments.

the town's resources were disproportionately consumed by the new development.

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