disproportionate

Definitions

Too large or too small in comparison with something else.

Lacking an appropriate balance or symmetry.

Examples

The punishment was entirely disproportionate to the minor offense he committed.

There is a disproportionate number of students from wealthy backgrounds attending this private university.

The company's marketing budget is disproportionate to its actual annual revenue.

Synonyms

unequal imbalanced excessive incommensurate disparate unreasonable lopsided

Antonyms

proportionate balanced equal commensurate appropriate symmetrical fair