INORDINATE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for INORDINATE?

Need another word that means the same as “inordinate”? Find 15 synonyms and 30 related words for “inordinate” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Inordinate” are: excessive, undue, unreasonable, unjustifiable, unwarrantable, disproportionate, out of all proportion, unconscionable, unwarranted, unnecessary, needless, exorbitant, extreme, outrageous, preposterous

Inordinate as an Adjective

Definitions of "Inordinate" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “inordinate” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Beyond normal limits.
• Unusually or disproportionately large; excessive.
• (of a person) unrestrained in feelings or behaviour.

Synonyms of "Inordinate" as an adjective (15 Words)

disproportionate	Not proportionate. Persistent offenders were given sentences that were disproportionate to the offences they had committed.
excessive	Beyond normal limits. He was drinking excessive amounts of brandy.
exorbitant	Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation. Exorbitant rent.
extreme	Of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity. Extreme sports like snowboarding.
needless	Unnecessary and unwarranted. I deplore needless waste.
out of all proportion	Being out or having grown cold.
outrageous	Very bold and unusual and rather shocking. The outrageous claims made by the previous government.
preposterous	So unreasonable as to invite derision. A preposterous suggestion.
unconscionable	Not right or reasonable. An unconscionable liar.
undue	Unwarranted or inappropriate because excessive or disproportionate. I didn t want to show undue excitement.
unjustifiable	Not able to be shown to be right or reasonable. An unjustifiable restriction on their freedom.
unnecessary	Not necessary. Some people feel that holiday insurance is unnecessary.
unreasonable	Not guided by or based on good sense. Unreasonable demands.
unwarrantable	Not able to be authorized or sanctioned; unjustifiable. An unwarrantable intrusion into personal matters.
unwarranted	Incapable of being justified or explained. Unwarranted jealousy.

Usage Examples of "Inordinate" as an adjective

• The case had taken up an inordinate amount of time.
• A book of inordinate length.

Associations of "Inordinate" (30 Words)

absurd	An absurd state of affairs. The incidents that followed bordered on the absurd.
exaggerated	Regarded or represented as larger, better, or worse than in reality. Thick lenses exaggerated the size of her eyes.
excessive	Beyond normal limits. He was drinking excessive amounts of brandy.
excessively	To a greater degree or in greater amounts than is necessary, normal, or desirable; inordinately. Excessively high taxes.
exorbitant	Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation. Exorbitant rent.
extravagant	Resulting from or showing a lack of restraint in spending money or resources. Extravagant gifts like computer games.
groundless	Without a basis in reason or fact. Your fears are quite groundless.
illogical	Lacking orderly continuity. An illogical fear of the supernatural.
immoderate	Beyond reasonable limits. Immoderate drinking.
impracticable	Not capable of being carried out or put into practice. Refloating the sunken ship proved impracticable because of its fragility.
incoherent	Without logical or meaningful connection. A turgid incoherent presentation.
indefensible	Not justifiable by argument. The towns were tactically indefensible.
insupportable	Incapable of being justified or explained. He had arrived at a wholly insupportable conclusion.
intemperate	(of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes. Intemperate rage.
irrational	An irrational number or quantity a surd. Irrational animals.
overly	Excessively. She was a jealous and overly possessive woman.
preposterous	Incongruous;inviting ridicule. A preposterous suggestion.
prodigal	A person who leaves home to lead a prodigal life but later makes a repentant return. The dessert was prodigal with whipped cream.
superabundance	A quantity that is more than what is appropriate.
too	To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits. He has a Mercedes too.
undue	Unwarranted or inappropriate because excessive or disproportionate. I didn t want to show undue excitement.
unfounded	Without a basis in reason or fact. Her fear that she had cancer was unfounded.
unjustifiable	Not able to be shown to be right or reasonable. An unjustifiable restriction on their freedom.
unjustified	(of printed text) not justified. Unjustified price increases.
unreasonable	Not reasonable; not showing good judgment. An unreasonable request.
untenable	Incapable of being defended or justified. This argument is clearly untenable.
untrue	Not in accordance with fact or reality; false or incorrect. When lovers prove untrue.
unwarranted	Not justified or authorized. Unwarranted limitations of personal freedom.
weariness	Temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work. He began to feel weariness.
whimsy	An odd or fanciful or capricious idea. The film is an awkward blend of whimsy and moralizing.