Meaning & Definition of word "Disproportionate"

Disproportionate

/ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃənət/

1. not in proportion or balance; unequal in size, amount, or degree.
- Example: The team faced a disproportionate amount of criticism after the loss, despite their overall strong performance this season.
2. having a size, amount, or degree that is too large or too small in relation to something else.
- Example: The funding for the project was disproportionate to the benefits it was expected to bring.
3. showing or giving rise to an imbalance.
- Example: Her workload felt disproportionate compared to her coworkers, leading to feelings of frustration.
4. characterized by an excessive or inadequate ratio.
- Example: The report highlighted how the city's budget allocations were disproportionate to the needs of its residents.

●Late Latin 'disproportionatus', from 'dis-' (not) + 'proportio' (proportion)

disproportionate response:

A reaction or retaliation that is much stronger than necessary.

disproportionate impact:

A significant effect that is not equally felt by all parties involved.

proportion:

A part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole.

proportional:

Corresponding in size or amount to something else.

Meaning: Off the charts

● Example Sentence: The excitement at the concert was off the charts, totally disproportionate to any other event.

Meaning: Blown out of proportion

● Example Sentence: Her reaction was blown out of proportion; it was completely disproportionate to the issue at hand.