disproportionate in a sentence
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Definition
Disproportionate: unevenly distributed or unequal in size, amount, or degree, often resulting in unfairness or imbalance.
Crossword clues for disproportionate
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "disproportionate".
- Unequal in size or amount.
- Not balanced in distribution.
- Lacking proportionality in parts.
- Unfairly uneven in allocation.
- Imbalanced in quantity or degree.
Disproportionate sentence examples
- The allocation of resources in the community was often seen as disproportionate, favoring wealthier neighborhoods over those in need.
- Many critics argued that the penalties for minor infractions were disproportionate to the actual offenses committed.
- Her reaction to the situation seemed disproportionate, given that the problem was relatively minor in nature.
- The study revealed a disproportionate impact of climate change on low-lying coastal areas, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.
- In the debate over education funding, some argued that rural schools received a disproportionate share of the budget compared to urban institutions.