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

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I still do spend an inordinate amount of time texting and scrolling.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 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

“The Northern California contraction has taken an inordinate amount of time and resources, but with that behind us some effort for purse supplements could start up again,” said Scott Chaney, executive director of the CHRB.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2025

This nearly blind and deaf dog, during “Puppy Bowl,” scored an inordinate amount of touchdowns.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 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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