SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
inordinate
adjective
Greater in amount or degree than is reasonable or expected.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Beyond reasonable limits
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Usage distinction
Return to topInordinate emphasizes excess compared with a reasonable standard; exorbitant is especially common for prices or demands.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See inordinate in use
They spent an inordinate amount of time choosing a font.
A nominal printing expense did not justify endless discussion about every decorative detail. The group agreed to avoid another inordinate delay and approved a simple design.
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