This is the 7785th most frequent Dutch word.
disproportioneel
Out of proportion; excessive or inappropriate in size, degree, or extent.
Here, "disproportioneel" describes the excessive nature of the punishment compared to the offense.
De straf die hij ontving was disproportioneel ten opzichte van de overtreding.
The punishment he received was disproportionate to the offense.
In this sentence, "disproportioneel" refers to the unequal and unfair distribution of resources.
De disproportionele verdeling van middelen veroorzaakte veel woede onder de bevolking.
The disproportionate distribution of resources caused much anger among the population.
The term "disproportioneel" is used here to indicate that the reaction was overly intense and not appropriate given the small problem.