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Definitions

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

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 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

Harry dawdled behind, taking an inordinate amount of time to do up his bag.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

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