disproportionate increase

[/ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃənət ɪnˈkriːs/]
noun phrasepl: disproportionate increases
aumento desproporcional
1. An increase that is not in proportion to something else; a growth that is larger or more significant than expected or than a corresponding increase in another area
There has been a disproportionate increase in housing costs compared to wage growth.
Houve um aumento desproporcional nos custos de habitação em comparação com o crescimento dos salários.
2. A rise or expansion that is excessive relative to the baseline or to other related metrics
The company experienced a disproportionate increase in expenses despite flat revenue.
A empresa experimentou um aumento desproporcional nas despesas apesar da receita estagnada.
In Brazilian business and academic contexts, 'aumento desproporcional' is frequently used in economic analyses, news reports, and policy discussions. The term reflects concerns about inequality and imbalance in economic development. In the USA, this phrase commonly appears in discussions about income inequality, inflation, and market trends.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
excessive increaseunbalanced growthinequitable riseimbalanced expansionout-of-proportion growth
Antonyms / Antônimos
proportionate increasebalanced growthproportional risecommensurate increase

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
aumento desproporcional
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
aumento desproporcionado
Alternative form commonly used in Rio
São Paulo
aumento desproporcional / crescimento desigual
Both forms used in business and academic contexts
Portugal
aumento desproporcionado
European Portuguese preference for -ado ending

Related Words

disparityimbalanceinequalityasymmetryratioproportion

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of all proportion
beyond measure
not commensurate with
beyond reasonable bounds
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