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inordinate
[ in-awr-dn-it ]
adjective
- not within proper or reasonable limits; immoderate; excessive:
He drank an inordinate amount of wine.
Synonyms: , , , ,
Antonyms:
- unrestrained in conduct, feelings, etc.:
an inordinate admirer of beauty.
- disordered or uncontrolled.
- not regulated; irregular:
Keeping such inordinate hours will not help with your sleep issues.
inordinate
/ ɪˈɔːɪɪ /
adjective
- exceeding normal limits; immoderate
- unrestrained, as in behaviour or emotion; intemperate
- irregular or disordered
Derived Forms
- ˈǰ徱Բ, noun
- ˈǰ徱Բٱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·ǰ·徱·Բٱ· adverb
- ·ǰ·徱·Բٱ·Ա noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of inordinate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of inordinate1
Example Sentences
"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.
Part of this is his usual psychological projection, as Trump spends an inordinate amount of his work week on the golf course.
There is an inordinate wealth disparity in this country.
Thousands of people, mostly men, spent inordinate amounts of time screaming invective online at feminists, but ultimately, they accomplished nothing.
This nearly blind and deaf dog, during “Puppy Bowl,” scored an inordinate amount of touchdowns.
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