disproportionately

• Adverb, das bedeutet «in einem Maße, das im Verhältnis zu etwas anderem zu groß oder zu klein ist». Es beschreibt ein Ungleichgewicht oder fehlende Verhältnismäßigkeit zwischen zwei zusammenhängenden Dingen, oft in statistischem, sozialem oder wirtschaftlichem Kontext.

An adverb meaning 'to an extent that is too large or too small in relation to something else.' It describes an imbalance or lack of proportion between two related things, often used in statistical, social, or economic contexts.

1. Out of proportionB2formal

   In a way that is too large or too small compared to something else.

   Unverhältnismäßig

   • The punishment was disproportionately harsh for the minor offense.
   • Minorities are disproportionately affected by poverty in many countries.
   • The budget allocated disproportionately more funds to defense than education.

   Synonymeexcessivelyinordinatelyoverlyunduly

   Antonymeequallyevenlyproportionately