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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Investors can also take comfort from the fact that the fund’s managers do not assume an inordinate amount of risk.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2025

“I should be more inclined to suspect you, M. MacQueen, if you displayed an inordinate sorrow at your employer’s decease.”

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie

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