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inordinate

1 of 1adjective
/ɪˈnɔrdənɪt/
Forms:more inordinate,most inordinate
1

much more than what is normal, reasonable, or expected

  • His inordinate amount of time spent playing video games affected his academic performance.
  • The company faced criticism for its inordinate use of plastic packaging, contributing to environmental concerns.
  • She received an inordinate amount of praise for her small contribution to the project.
  • His inordinate appetite for sweets led to health problems later in life.
  • The inordinate delay in processing the paperwork caused frustration among applicants.