disproportionate

adjective dis·pro·por·tion·ate \-sh(ə-)nət\

: having or showing a difference that is not fair, reasonable, or expected : too large or too small in relation to something

Full Definition of DISPROPORTIONATE

: being out of proportion <a disproportionate share>

— dis·pro·por·tion·ate·ly adverb

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