Definition

Not in correct or balanced proportion; unequal in size, amount, or degree.

Example

The funding for the project was disproportional to the number of people it would benefit.

Conversation

I noticed that the amount of work we have is quite disproportional to the time we get to finish it.

I completely agree; it feels overwhelming sometimes.

Exactly! It's hard to stay motivated when the workload is so disproportional.

We should definitely talk to our manager about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disproportional → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or not) and "proportional" (from Latin "proportio" meaning proportion). The word describes something that is not in proportion or not balanced in relation to something else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('dis-') being related to 'proportion' — this helps you remember that 'disproportional' means something that is out of balance or not in proportion.

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