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disproportionate

Adjective B2 – Upper-Intermediate

Too large or too small compared to something else, out of proportion.

"Critics argued the punishment was disproportionate to the actual crime."

"Disproportionate" is usually followed by "to", as in "a response disproportionate to the offense".

Synonyms

excessive unbalanced

Antonyms

proportionate