Disproportionally

/ˌdɪspɹəˈpoɹʃənəli/ adverb

Definition

In a disproportional manner; not in proper balance or proportion.

Etymology

From disproportional + -ly (adverb suffix). Standard English conversion of an adjective to an adverbial form.

Kelly Says

Climate change impacts nations disproportionally—poor countries suffer more from flooding and drought even though they contributed less to the problem, which is why this word appears constantly in environmental justice writing.

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