Sentences with Out Of Proportion

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5 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Out Of Proportion'

The earthquake's minor tremors made people anxious, as their fear was out of proportion to the actual threat.

The athlete's reaction to losing a practice game was out of proportion, revealing a need for better sportsmanship.

The car's speed was out of proportion to the narrowness of the winding mountain road.

The politician's reaction to the criticism was out of proportion, escalating a minor disagreement into a public feud.

The climber's fear of heights was out of proportion to the relatively low elevation of the hiking trail.

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