inordinate

[in-awr-dn-it] / ɪnˈɔr dn ɪt /

ADJECTIVE

excessive, extravagant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disproportionate dizzying exorbitant irrational unconscionable undue unreasonable unwarranted

WEAK

extortionate extreme gratuitous immoderate intemperate outrageous overindulgent overmuch preposterous supererogatory superfluous surplus too much towering uncalled-for uncurbed unmeasurable unrestrained untempered wanton wasteful

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cheap logical low moderate reasonable sensible

WEAK

ok enough warranted

Example Sentences

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We have an inordinate amount of respect for each other, both as people and as creative partners.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

She doesn’t have the vibe of someone who has devoted inordinate amounts of energy to fitness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 11, 2025

Early on in the park service, there was an inordinate focus on just the visitor experience.

From Slate • Aug. 13, 2025

"The report documents that AB, while at a social event related to CGF business, spent an inordinate amount of time with a volunteer of the opposite sex," the CGF added.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2025

I’d had an inordinate and unfair amount of homework, and there were a couple of hours of decent working light left.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

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