Inordinate (Adjective)
Meaning
Beyond normal limits; "excessive charges"; "a book of inordinate length"; "his dress stops just short of undue elegance"; "unreasonable demands".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The new policy has been met with criticism for imposing inordinate costs on low-income families.
- The celebrity's inordinate spending habits have led to widespread speculation about their financial stability.
- The professor's inordinate expectations of his students have resulted in a high dropout rate.
- The company's inordinate focus on profits has led to concerns about worker safety and environmental impact.
- The tourists were shocked by the inordinate amount of time they had to wait in line for the popular attraction.