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Disproportionate

usgb/ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃənət/Volume
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Use 'disproportionate' to emphasize that one thing is much bigger or smaller than it should be compared to another. SlideThe disproportionate amount of homework to play time frustrated the students.
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'Disproportionate' often implies something is unfair or not right, so use it to criticize. SlideA disproportionate share of the profits went to the executives, which seemed unfair.
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Imagine one side of a scale heavily weighed down to help remember the meaning of 'disproportionate'. SlideIn cartoons, a character's disproportionate head to body ratio can be comical.
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