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disproportionately
[ dis-pruh-pawr-shuh-nit-lee ]
adverb
- in a way that is out of proper relation with something else in size, number, importance, etc.:
We often allow the minor inconveniences of life—such as traffic jams or technology breakdowns—to disproportionately impact our happiness.
Word History and Origins
Origin of disproportionately1
Example Sentences
Lack of access to such key aspects of care disproportionately affects underserved communities, making Covered California’s effort one of health equity as well.
Nandy also said she had been "very concerned" about the way the fee had been enforced in the past as it had been found to disproportionately target women.
"Some the increased bills for salons are just unbelievable," she said, adding that women were disproportionately impacted by the changes.
Companies with strong ties to the White House may profit disproportionately.
A report by the regulator and inspector of early years, Ofsted, found that deprived areas that have lower than average incomes are disproportionately affected by persistently low access to childcare.
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