adjective
- too large or too small in comparison with something else; not in proper proportion
Examples
- The punishment seemed disproportionate to the crime.
- She received a disproportionate share of the blame.
- The company’s profits are disproportionate to the work involved.
- His reaction was completely disproportionate to what happened.
- The small town has a disproportionate number of restaurants.
- The cost of housing is disproportionate to average incomes.
- Her influence on the project was disproportionate to her role.