unterproportional

disproportionately low; less than proportional

English translations

  1. 01

    disproportionate

  2. 02

    subproportional

Word details

German meaning
In einem geringeren Verhältnis oder Umfang als erwartet oder angemessen.
English meaning
Disproportionate, underrepresented
German example
Die Minderheit ist in der Regierung unterproportional vertreten.
English example
The minority is disproportionately underrepresented in the government.

Example sentences with “unterproportional”

  1. Die Beteiligung war unterproportional. (The participation was disproportionately low.)

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'unterproportional'?

It is used in formal or statistical contexts to describe values or results that are lower than expected relative to a baseline.