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desproporcional

[dɛs.pɾo.poɾ.sjo.ˈnaw]
adjectivepl: desproporcionais
disproportionate
1. Not in proportion; lacking proper balance or symmetry in relation to something else
The punishment was disproportionate to the crime.
A punição foi desproporcional ao crime.
2. Excessively large or small in comparison to what is expected or appropriate
His salary is disproportionate to his responsibilities.
Seu salário é desproporcional às suas responsabilidades.
Synonyms
desigualdespropositadoexcessivodesequilibradodesmedido
Antonyms
proporcionalequilibradoadequadorazoáveljusto

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desproporcional
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
desproporcional
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

desproporcional em relação a - disproportionate in relation to
de forma desproporcional - disproportionately
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