incommensurate

Definitions

Not able to be judged by the same standard as something else; lacking a common basis of comparison.

Disproportionate in size, extent, or amount; inadequate or insufficient.

Examples

The punishment was entirely incommensurate with the minor nature of the offense.

His salary is incommensurate with the level of responsibility his position requires.

The two cultures have values that are often incommensurate, making direct comparison difficult.

Synonyms

disproportionate incompatible unsuitable mismatched unequal incongruous disparate

Antonyms

commensurate proportionate compatible suitable equal balanced appropriate