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