When "commensurate" refers to being equal or proportional:
* Disproportionate: This is a direct opposite, meaning not equal or proportional.
* Inadequate: This means insufficient or not enough.
* Unmatched: This implies a lack of correspondence or equivalence.
When "commensurate" refers to being worthy or appropriate:
* Unworthy: This means not deserving or suitable.
* Inappropriate: This means not fitting or suitable for the occasion.
* Unmerited: This implies not being earned or deserved.
Other possible opposites:
* Disparate: This implies being completely different or unrelated.
* Incongruous: This means not fitting together or being incompatible.
* Dissimilar: This means not alike or different.
Example:
* "Her salary is commensurate with her experience."
* Opposite: "Her salary is inadequate for her experience."
It's important to understand the specific context in which "commensurate" is used to choose the most accurate opposite.