disparate
adjective C1
Plain meaning
very different and not naturally connected
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss very different and not naturally connected in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe report described disparate groups in a clear and practical way.
examThe findings show that disparate groups can influence educational, social, or economic outcomes.
Common collocations
disparate groupsdisparate datadisparate sources
Watch out
Do not overuse it as a direct replacement for “good/bad”. Use it with natural nouns such as “disparate groups”.