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Term: Disproportionate

Description:

Disproportionate is an adjective that describes something that is unequal or imbalanced in size, quantity, or degree. It indicates a lack of proportion or an excessive difference between two or more things. This term can be used to express disparities, disproportions, or disparities.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

When used in the sense of being unequal or imbalanced in size or quantity.

Example sentence 1: The company's CEO received a disproportionate amount of the profits compared to the rest of the employees.

Example sentence 2: The teacher noticed a disproportionate number of incorrect answers among certain students.

Example sentence 3: The portions at the restaurant were disproportionate to the exorbitant prices they were charging.

Sense 2:

When used in the sense of being unequal or imbalanced in degree or extent.

Example sentence 1: There is a disproportionate amount of crime in this neighborhood compared to the rest of the city.

Example sentence 2: The disproportionate amount of time spent on administrative tasks hindered the progress of the project.

Example sentence 3: The student's disproportionate obsession with perfect grades affected their mental health negatively.

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