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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Fish spends an inordinate amount of time thinking about that hallway.

From Los Angeles Times

“Your department has spent an inordinate amount of money preparing for impeachment proceedings,” Senator Mike Lee of Utah said.

From New York Times

Consequently, the press spends an inordinate amount of time trying to prove it's not guilty of Liberal Media Bias.

From Salon

Given Republicans’ narrow majority, the lawmakers of the pro-MAGA, America First persuasion hold inordinate sway.

From Los Angeles Times

Stefanski doesn’t think the number is inordinate and said it’s due to the innate skills required to play football.

From Seattle Times