disproportion
The disproportion between the large head and small body made the cartoon character look funny.
Noun: 1. Lack of proportion; imbalance among the parts of something: A state where the parts or elements of a whole are not in correct or appropriate relation to each other in size, amount, or degree. 2. An instance of being out of proportion: A specific case or example of such an imbalance.
The word "disproportion" describes a state of inequality or mismatch. It is often used to highlight a significant and often problematic difference between related things. It is typically followed by "between" when comparing two elements, or "in" when describing the area of imbalance.
- There is a clear disproportion between the funding for arts and sciences.
- The disproportion in the size of the two buildings made the square look awkward.
- Critics pointed to the disproportion of power within the organization's leadership.
- The report highlighted a worrying disproportion in healthcare access across different regions.
- "to a disproportion": Indicating an extent or degree of imbalance.
- The budget was allocated to a disproportion, favoring administrative costs over direct services.
- "glaring/gross/striking disproportion": Using adjectives to emphasize the obviousness or severity of the imbalance.
- There is a glaring disproportion between his effort and his reward.
- Disproportionate (adjective): Not in proportion; too large or too small in relation to something else.
- The punishment was disproportionate to the crime.
- Disproportionately (adverb): In a way that is out of proportion.
- The disease affects this group disproportionately.
- Disproportional (adjective): Less common variant of "disproportionate."
- Imbalance: Lack of balance or fair proportion.
- Inequity: Lack of fairness or justice; often implies an unfair disproportion.
- Asymmetry: Lack of symmetry or equality between parts.
- Disparity: A great difference, especially in a way that is unfair.
- Proportion: A harmonious or balanced relation of parts.
- Balance: A state of equilibrium.
- Symmetry: The quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other.
- Equity: Fairness and impartiality.
The disproportion between the large head and small body made the cartoon character look funny.
- lack of proportion; imbalance among the parts of something