Sentences

disproportionally in a sentence

adv.

Definition

DISPROPORTIONALLY: in a manner that is not proportionate or equitable, resulting in an unequal impact or treatment relative to others.

Sample Sentences

  1. The decision affected low-income families disproportionately, leaving them in a more precarious situation.
  2. Women are often paid disproportionately less than their male counterparts for the same work.
  3. The environmental impact of the project was felt disproportionately in neighboring communities.
  4. In the recent study, minorities were found to be affected disproportionately by the policy changes.
  5. The pandemic's economic fallout hit small businesses disproportionately harder than large corporations.

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