Disproportionate

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Synonyms of disproportionate

Antonyms of disproportionate

Collocations of disproportionate

disproportionate amount
Frequency: 70 %

He was fined a disproportionate amount for a minor offense.

disproportionate impact
Frequency: 60 %

The new policy had a disproportionate impact on low-income families.

disproportionate response
Frequency: 45 %

Her disproportionate response to the situation surprised everyone.

disproportionate share
Frequency: 35 %

The wealthy elite held a disproportionate share of the country's wealth.

disproportionate distribution
Frequency: 25 %

There was a disproportionate distribution of resources among the different regions.

Idiomatic Expressions for disproportionate

  • Phrase: disproportionate response
    Meaning: an excessive or exaggerated reaction to a situation
    Usage: His yelling at the waiter was a disproportionate response to receiving the wrong order.