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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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Bunkers comprise only about 1%-2% of the golf course, yet take up an inordinate amount of a golfer’s energy and anxiety.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

In two recent games they have played with 10 men versus 11 for inordinate amounts of time and yet won both of those matches.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

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

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

From that moment forward, Roscuro showed an abnormal, inordinate interest in illumination of all sorts.

From "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread" by Kate DiCamillo

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